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Minh Thong · 01-01-2003, 05:45 PM

I've always loved the original, and so I chose it to practice blending backgrounds in chiaroscuro, color harmony and skintones, and painting more thickly. This 'practice piece' came out pretty well so I didn't re-use the canvas. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a good camera. But hopefully there's enough information to solicit suggestions for next time.

It's 24" x 18" Oil on Canvas.

Thanks for any help at all.

Minh Thong

01-01-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
Minh Thong Associate Member Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 114	Rembrandt Self-portrait from 1657 I've always loved the original, and so I chose it to practice blending backgrounds in chiaroscuro, color harmony and skintones, and painting more thickly. This 'practice piece' came out pretty well so I didn't re-use the canvas. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a good camera. But hopefully there's enough information to solicit suggestions for next time. It's 24" x 18" Oil on Canvas. Thanks for any help at all. Minh Thong Attached Images