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Title: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: errant49 on October 02, 2013, 02:38:22 PM
After man and woman, now the horse


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The first step is shown on this picture; after having covered the all figure with the basic tone (here a mix of yellow ochre and cadmium yellow) I take of the paint with a wet brush everywhere the highlights must come
It necessitates a little reflexion to choose the right places but when you have done it it becomes very simple


Second step consists in filling the empty places with white+cdmium yellow for the first highlights


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Third step : smoothing the paint with a dry brush; I do that between each step to avoid harsh lines


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Fourth step basic color on head and legs : burnt sienna


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Fifth : first shadows with burnt sienna


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Sixth : second highlights : white+ naples yellow


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Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: errant49 on October 02, 2013, 02:48:57 PM
The two next steps consist in adding intensity in lights and shadows


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I now let the paint dry a little and tomorrow I will work on some details and maybe the last lights, shadows and cast shadows


Once again this way is possible with oil and working wet on wet; it is rather fast, about 1.45 hour of painting


I wonder how I will paint the little dog ...


Eric
Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: Roger on October 02, 2013, 04:02:27 PM
This is great Eric, I'll be trying this myself very soon. Thank you.
Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: marko on October 02, 2013, 07:02:44 PM
Yes, this is quite fascinating, speaking as someone who has far too much to paint and too little time based on his current approach. 


I have pondered trying to complete a figure in a day this would certainly assist in that process without having to use a crock pot or light bulb to speed drying.  Given the results are outstanding no down side other than I might eventually run out of flats to paint...


Mark  8)
Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: Brian on October 03, 2013, 02:50:06 AM
" Given the results are outstanding no down side other than I might eventually run out of flats to paint..."
 
Now come on! could this ever happen :o ;) 
Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: Roger on October 03, 2013, 03:05:57 AM
" Given the results are outstanding no down side other than I might eventually run out of flats to paint..."
 
Now come on! could this ever happen :o ;)

NO!  ;D
Title: Re: A Golden Chestnut Horse
Post by: marko on October 03, 2013, 10:37:43 AM
No worries - I was referring to the current backlog.


Mind you I also have some 3 d figures that go back 35 years so plenty to catch up on.


Mark