Portrait sketch 30315

Another portrait sketch.  The model had that pinky complexion that I find hard to capture but I think I came close with this one.  That is why painting from the live model is so fun - there is a never ending challenge and learning opportunity. 

Portrait sketch

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Finally getting back into painting from the live model!  What has it been? A year?  

Sheesh.  

This portrait sketch was done in about an hour.  I forgot how fun it is.  

Portrait Sketch - Prachie

 

  Finally back to my weekly portrait painting.  A regular practice in painting (and other things!) is so important to keeping the skills sharp and to be constantly improving and moving forward.  Although I don't paint portraits as a business it is so valuable to my painting in general.  Hones my skills and feeds my soul.

Above is my painting and below is a close up.  Painting lips is my favorite part. 

Portrait Painting

Painting a portrait sketch from the live model is like comfort food to me... Comfort painting.  I love it.

The first one is of artist/musician Mark Taber and the next one is of Rob.