This oil study on paper took about 2 1/2 hours. Usually, with live models, the painting session is broken into 20 minute periods so the model can have breaks.
- I usually spend the entire first 20 minutes just drawing things out.
- After getting everything in place with graphite, I reinforced the drawing with ink.
- Then, I sort of scrub in a mid-tone with Burnt Sienna and a lot of Gamsol. The paper is quite absorbent, so it dries quickly.
- After that, I lay in highlights with white. The image below is that wash, highlights, and the ink guides from the drawing.
- From there on, it's a little more freeform, just painting in more detail and filling the background. The absorbancy of the paper speeds things quite a bit, but I also used a little bit of fast-drying medium on subsequent layers.
- Arches Oil Paper (From 9"x12" Pad)
- Gamblin Gamsol Solvent
- Gamblin Solvent-free Medium
- Oil Paint Colors: Warm White (Gamblin only), Cadmium Red Light, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine
- Brushes: Size 2 Flat Synthetic, Size 8 Filbert Bristle, Size 10 Flat Bristle
- 1/2" Artist Tape
- Paper Towels and Nitrile Gloves
- Faber-Castell Pit Pen - Black with Brush tip