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05-11-2004, 04:26 PM
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Oil sketch
I am commissioned to paint a portrait of the President of the University of Zadar (which was founded in 1396, btw).
This is a 12 x 16" preparatory oil sketch. It is actually a test painting, one that helped me to solve the most important problems (composition, color scheme, values, details etc) and to test the ideas that I might come upon during the work on a final, 32 x 24", piece.
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05-11-2004, 09:01 PM
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This is a test sketch? I can't wait to see the actual painting, then. It's gorgeous; the color and detail are so richly painted. Are you planning to make any changes in the larger work based on this?
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05-12-2004, 08:26 AM
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The size of the final painting will be larger, but the format is the same.
Perhaps I'll do some minor adjustments, since when you work on a larger scale (that is - when you blow up your sketch), some specific problems might occur.
However, being pretty happy with the composition, color scheme and the values, I do not think there will be any major change.
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05-12-2004, 08:45 AM
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Very nice work Valentino. I really love the composition and the color scheme. I am eager to see the final piece. Keep us posted.
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05-12-2004, 10:12 AM
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Valentino, this is wonderful and strong.
Could we talk you into turning this post into a Work-In-Progress progression? I would love to have the opportunity to pick your brain a little, something not really "allowed" in the Unveilings section.
Here's a sample question that I have: Was the furniture behind his head darker in fact, and did you lighten it to make his head more prominent?
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05-12-2004, 02:44 PM
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Linda, I accept your suggestion, but the painting will take some time, since I intend to employ layered approach. Therefore, it might pass a week before a new photo is posted. Besides, I have to work on some other, non-portrait commissions.
Regarding your question: you
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05-12-2004, 02:51 PM
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Btw, I have seen the pics from Bill Whitaker's most recent workshop at the SAS.
What one can say? Great maestro, great portrait and (last but not the least) - a great model.
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