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Tony Pro · 04-23-2004, 03:34 PM

I used optical red in this painting... note the "red glow" just on the outside of the profile of the forehead... It's a wonderful concept of giving "life" to any portrait or figure...

Remember, light is tangible believe it or not... so when bright warm light reflects of flesh, it can cast a "glow" or "halo" to produce an atmosphere in the painting.

Hope this helps!

Tony

04-23-2004, 03:34 PM	#9
Tony Pro Juried Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 135	My use of optical red I used optical red in this painting... note the "red glow" just on the outside of the profile of the forehead... It's a wonderful concept of giving "life" to any portrait or figure... Remember, light is tangible believe it or not... so when bright warm light reflects of flesh, it can cast a "glow" or "halo" to produce an atmosphere in the painting. Hope this helps! Tony Attached Images __________________ Tony Pro http://www.tonypro-fineart.com "ART when really understood is the province of every human being." -Robert Henri, The Art Spirit