portrait studies
painted alla prima
painting on extra smooth linen on panel - primed for oil painting -
practicing the medium/deep brown skin tones under warm light
a head study | FEB 2026
head study | FEB 2026
This profile portrait was a study in light skin tones with white and grays in the hair. Raw Umber was the main pigment used for the darkest areas - oil paint on primed, extra smooth linen on panel
