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Garth, is only one image showing? I did post two, one showing the whole canvas and the other is a closer view of the head. I didn't take any other close ups while I had the portrait. Both show when I view this thread? This was commissioned by a very close friend of the Judge. I actually painted another less formal painting for them that they have in their office of their business. This piece hangs over their fireplace in their home. I did actually meet this man at a New Years Eve Party and he was a real character. The hardest thing about painting someone who has passed away is the tears you have to deal with when the painting is complete. Sometimes it is difficult to finish a painting when I know that I will make someone cry. The clients were very pleased with the portrait. They also had me paint a duplicate of the casual portrait for the Judges daughter because she liked their painting so much.
I also use Liquin for glazing with alkyds and with oils. I use some oils with the alkyds. I usually paint very thin and layer the paint to help achieve the translucence of skin. Actually, I have found that if you want to speed the drying time of oils, you can just use the alkyd white with oils and that really speeds up the drying, since the lighter the color, the slower it drys.
I am so excited to have found this sight and to be accepted as a member. I have seen so many fabulous works and read so much useful information. Thanks for your offer to help with posting images. I'm not sure I understand how it works yet.
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