Watercolor Portrait of a Woman

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Working down to the garment

Once you have added the basic definition of the shadow to the head, work down to the neck, then add definition to the shirt. Mix some Winsor Red and Prussian Blue and put another layer of wash to the garment over the front shoulder.

Remember, we are fulfilling the initial conceptual impression of the subject, which was formed during the interview. We hold in our minds what we have learned and love about the subject (in this painting, that is Linda). We are trying to portray the subject and express her personality in the painting. Every step moves us closer to the point that the initial concept and the painting meet.