Loretta, from life

[Dianne Gardner]

Thank you for your critique Sharon.
I don't know why I made her neck so long. I have since corrected it.

I have worked many years with charcoal and usually get my proportions correct. This is the first time I've done the entire painting from life. I used a different method than what I am used to. I started in sepia and white with a value painting and then glazed and built the colors from there. Its the first time I've ever done that too and used instructions that I've read about but have never seen it done in person.

I usually paint alla prima.

Thank you for the suggestion on that book. I'll try and find a copy of it.

Here is a corrected version of the painting after I shortened the neck. Is it better?
Dianne