I started this new portrait yesterday. First I sketched in where all the features go then I did a wash with oil paint (I’ve done this technique without a sketch too). Then I wiped back the light areas using a paper towel and sometimes a little turpentine, and painted back in some of the dark areas. I haven’t done this technique for starting a portrait for over a year, I had forgotten how effective and quick it is to get the whole painting moving along all at once. I stated painting the mouth in color.
This is an image of my friends mother from the 1960’s when she was in her 20’s.
Jill Millward Artwork 
Beautiful! In these times when we are flooded with camera pics only, a hand made portrait appears like a welcome surprise! Fine artwork! Her smile is beautiful! 🙂
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Please post more. I’d love to follow along and watch as you complete this.
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Will do! Thank you. You should try this technique if you don’t do it already😀
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I haven’t tried oils yet. Still painting with watercolors and acrylics at times. I do look forward to trying oils in the future.
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Jill you’re a machine! I don’t know how you manage to produce so many great works so quickly. Full respect to you 🙂 🙂
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That’s funny! I have a compulsive personality that I channel into things. I love to make things. Thank you.
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