Well, I worked on this for approx. 10 hours. It does not seem like much, but it really took that long.
My scanner is not working properly and I could not get a good clean scan of the chart. It looks a lot better in real life. I decided it was time to redo this chart (my original one fell apart from over-use and had not been replaced.
I am working on a tricky portrait of my friend, Jill. The reference photo is dark and has very little contrast (somewhat flat). It has been a real challenge to get the skin tone on this portrait so I created this chart to help me visualize the skin tone better. Ann Kullberg has a chart like this that she sells on her site. I used her colour suggestions for the skin tone chart. Too bad that Prismacolor's Deco Pink has been discontinued. I still have a few left, but will have to find a replacement when those are used up.
Keep your eyes on this blog for updates on Jill's portrait and the new pieces I will be working on. You can go to the my main website to get info on the upcoming shows. I will be posting information later today on the opening reception at William's Coffee Pub. Tirolese Jazz Quartet will be playing that night. It will be wonderful.
I thank you for the helpful skin tone chart as I am starting my first portrait.
ReplyDeleteCould you suggest a pencil shapener. I have returned on and the hand ones are not working well.
I also need help choosing a book for just face features. Any suggestions there.
Your work is wonderful. I truely want to do a good job on my portrait and I am willing to make mistakes to learn.
LaRae in OK