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RE: W.I.P.- Oil Paint Portrait I Am Working On
The more I looked at this painting, the better I liked it. I do portrait paintings myself in a traditional, realistic style using the glazing technique, but your style seems intentional--not at all like someone who is attempting realism, but can't pull it off. I like the way the image gets looser and raw towards the bottom.
The abstracted shapes and tints within the hair are fantastic. Upvoted and following!
Thank you. Lately I have found myself more interested in the texture and qualities of the paint rather than the exactness of my image. I have been trying to introduce ways of letting the life of the paint and painting process show through.
You do some pretty great work Matt. I am following you. Looking forward to going through your posts to see what I can learn.