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The Painting Process

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This is the finished painting. Scroll below to see the different stages I took to produce it. This is a typical example of my work and is for sale for £150 + pp.

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Stage 1. I do a detailed drawing which I 'fix' onto the board and then use a very light wash using just one colour

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Stage 2: Again using just one colour I add more detail to the picture and incorporate the background

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Detail of Stage 2 

Stage 3: (Detail)
Stage three should actually be named stages 3 - however many layers until I'm happy with the finished product. I add the colour and make numerous adjustments as I go.

Oil Portraits for all occasions
 
To commission a painting or for more information please email michellesmart@smartportraits.co.uk