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Mr Styles and the finer details

So it was a live painting study however I kinda fell asleep at the keys so the work should have been posted earlier on. Oh well never mind, Right so I started to add more shading and highlights to the jacket making sure both head and body had the same light source and detail level. Once I finished rendering the portrait I made some fast paced marks using lighter and darker colors combined to create texture for the pores and fabric.

Overall this study has been a really good eye opener and will help me create more accurate painting but still keeping that stylized look i like with 'The Lost Bear' illustrations.

Mr Danny Styles: Stage 4 and 5

Right I think I've nailed the anatomy and lighting so I have started to add some details to the painting such as the hair line and texture. Painting the hair was really interesting and really expressive due to the mark making involved. I used a dabbing like motion as if i was using a bristled paint brush to get the texture right, I usually paint straight Caucasian or Asian hair so this time I've been taken out of my comfort zone.

My next step will be to get some more characteristic features however I'm not to sure yet! I'm not really to sure why I'm up painting at this time of hour writing but I cant help but paint and write on this blog.......Coffee break then study time!