Friday, September 23, 2011

Paint Party Friday... Work In Progress


For this week's Paint Party Friday I am sharing a work in progress.

On Sunday I mentioned that I am taking Gritty Jane's Portraits and Papers class and this week was spent working on my lessons.  I started by prepping six 12x12 canvases...



Then I started my underpainting...


It's so much fun to learn how other artists work!  Gritty Jane works with Paynes Gray for her underpaintings and I normally use Burnt (or sometimes Raw) Umber as a base, so it feels a bit strange to be working with such cool tones.  

You may also notice the beginnings of peacock feathers popping up around this portrait...  After creating last week's painting I decided I wanted to play with plumage a little bit more! 


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63 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    It's so lovely! Can't wait to see the finished product!

    What are you working with? Watercolor, acrylic, oil?

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  2. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    oh wow. this is AWESOME.
    i love it Now, so i know it will really knock my socks off when it's complete.

    Aren't you so glad that the canvas prepping is done? :) i hate that part.

    xx,
    amy

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  3. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I really like this a lot. the background is a cool idea. I cant figure out how you got the girl and p feathers (underpainting) to be smooth on top of the textures background. but it is very cool...looking forward to seeing more of this
    KAT

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  4. GlorV1September 23, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    It looks great right now!! I really love it! Great work.

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  5. Hybrid JSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Oh, this is so much fun. Yes I noticed the peacock feather again ... love to see the finished painting! Well Done!

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  6. Rosie KaplanSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I would have been hard pressed to get past the prepping stage. I love 'em

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    This is going to be fabulous. i love how you prepared the canvas-is it bits of paper glued on? i really like how the patterns are still just visible through the paint. i loved your peacock feathers last week and am sure this is going to be stunning too!

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    That is fab! I took jane's class as well. :) Great stuff!

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  9. Valerie-JaelSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Great work, love the style. Valerie

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  10. GeckostoneSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh Kristin, she is beautiful, and what an interesting and fun class!!!

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  11. DianeSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Love seeing works in progress--Jane's class was one of my favorites--I really like the texture that you can get with her process--I'm anxious to see the end result--she's beautiful!

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  12. Sinderella's StudioSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    wow...yep - saw the peacock feathers right away...I have continued to study the peacock you did out of the abstract background provided. So guess they are in my minds eye right now! beautiful!
    cheers, dana

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  13. TiffanySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    this looks amazing ~ i love it!
    can't wait to see it when you are done! :)

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  14. wednesdaySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wow...hard to believe all those papers became that background. This is looking terrific already.

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  15. Cathy BuetiSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    WOW Kristin!! Love this! Its amazing already!! I am enjoying Jane's class too, her technique is so cool isn't it?! I am working on this type of canvas but have not patience for portrait painting so it will be an abstract landscape! lol

    Cannot wait to see the finished piece!! :)

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  16. carol l mckennaSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Wow! is right! Awesome ~ Love the portrait and the process ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) and Happy PPF ^_^

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  17. maddyroseSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    This is lovely already. I can't wait to see it completed. I need to try something different as I seem to be without a muse at the moment. Happy PPF. Enjoy your weekend.

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  18. JennibellieSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, she's beautiful. I love doing this kind of background too, tfs, Jenny

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  19. JessSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love the backgrounds, especially the brightly coloured ones. Looking forward to seeing how they progress. :)
    Jess xx

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  20. TeriSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    How very interesting. Thank you for sharing the process otherwise we may never be exposed to it.
    HPPF

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  21. ChristineSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    oh this one's so good! Your Kristin style is already coming out in the peacock feathers.

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  22. CrystalSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Wow...this is amazing Kristin! Payne's Gray is one of my fav colors! :-)

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  23. CarolSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love it!!! Really like the background technique ...will have to give that a try sometime :)

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  24. Virtual BoySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    That looks so awesome, love how "rusty" the background looks! The peacock feathers look awesome as well, adding a nice touch to the allready beautiful portrait~

    // - T.W -

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  25. NettySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh wow its stunning already and love the prepped canvases. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  26. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    oh kristin! it's a BEAUTIFUL painting! love it! :D x

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  27. FayeSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    How gorgeous, Kristin. It could be a finished work even at this stage.
    Faye

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  29. Joni NickrentSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Gorgeous, striking and absolutely beautiful! You are an awesomely talented artist! Love your work! POP ART MINIS

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  30. TheresaSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    How cool to be taking Jane's class! I love what you have done so far. I can't wait to see more as you go along! She is lovely. xo

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    wow I really like how it looks now, love the grey.

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  32. peggy gattoSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    what a pretty and soulful face!
    this is going to be wonderful, although I like it now!!!

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  33. AnnabelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wow, this is really coming along beautifully!
    Adore the way you build it up ....Look forward to the finished work.

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  34. ruthSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Wow! I can't wait to see the finished painting!

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  35. Tammie LeeSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    this is awesome! I look forward to seeing where you go with it. I have never done under painting. Someday I will have to learn more about this.

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  36. EVASeptember 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Wow!! Fabulous painting so far Kristin. Talk about a sassy, sexy expression too.

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  37. AbelaSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    You're Getting a superb work ...

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  38. KristinSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Just gorgeous! I Love what you have here and can't wait to see what comes of it, thank you for the inspiration ;)
    I had hoped to start the party this week but was unable to do so. I look forward to joining asap,
    Kristin xo

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  39. Paula - Buenos AiresSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Fab to be able to see the work progress. The backgrpunds are so cheerful and then so subtle after the colour base. She is lovely.

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  40. Jenny September 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    It's not finished yet? Man oh man...you are amazing! Where do you from here? Can't wait to see :)xx

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  41. IleanaSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    She is looking gorgeous! I love how you've shared your steps with us and even mentioned the color you used for your underpaiting. It works beautifully!! Can't wait to see where this project will take you! Sounds like my kinda fun. :)

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  42. Mary C. NasserSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Love, love, love that the peacock feathers are emerging again!

    The backrounds are marvelous.

    And the painting in progress of Gritty Jane is cool! (No pun intented! Okay, maybe a little one! :) )

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  43. Pam TuckerSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    This is looking gorgeous! LOVE it so far and I know it will end up fabulous. :)

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  44. Robin Panzer ArtSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    A lovely start! I look forward to seeing this work as it develops!

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm loving this one already. Sounds like a great class!

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  46. Sadee SchillingSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I am loving this peek into your process and CANNOT WAIT to see more! You're right, it is so fun to learn from the processes of other artists!

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  47. Heather FoustSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I love this!! I was going to take Janes class too. I love that you shared the process!! Very cool. She is looking great!!

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  48. Karen IsaacsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    she's gorgeous! I noticed the peacock feathers right away. I aspire to paint more realistic faces!

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  49. ElisaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    very beautiful Kristin. It made me curious how u did the background.. the underpainting in this light color is just awesome! Elisa from http://harmonythoughts.com/

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  50. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Oh WOW- this is incredible and such an amazing way to start my (belated ) PPF journey this week! Can't wait to see where you go with this- I LOVE her pose and I am a FOOL for peacock feathers!

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  51. Jaime HaneySeptember 23, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    The start of a very cool looking painting!

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  52. Ayala ArtSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    It's looking beautiful! I love that class!

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  53. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Fabulous..... look forward to seeing how she turns out...

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  54. GigglesSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Wow wow wow she is fabulous! REALLY beautiful!! Can't wait to see her in completion! Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

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  55. LeoviSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    A beautiful looking, delicious tones in B / W. I love the process.

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  56. Mary HysongSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Lovely, I think she's going to be fab! I also like the beginning of your backgrounds; they look like patchwork quilts! Thanks for fixing my PPF link. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my sunflowers, Happy PPF!

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  57. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love this - love the look on her face and how you are doing the under painting in those grays - I am very interested in seeing how it all turns out.

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  58. ger chouinardSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    again ... amazing! Can't believe all the hard work and creativity that goes into EVERY one of you pieces! So very talented ♥

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  59. KelSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    You know, Honey, this work looks especially stunning with the backdrop of the outdoors acting as a 'frame'. The abundance and variations in colors and light, in contrast to the monochromatic aspect of the painting, give the work added emotional depth and dimension. Perhaps you can 'recreate' the effect when you do make a frame?

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  60. Daniele ValoisSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    This is outstanding. Really really beautiful work!

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  61. Jenn GirlSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Wonderfully beautiful!

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  62. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    It's looking very nice Kristin.
    Happy Weekend, Evelyn

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  63. MandySeptember 30, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Contemplating entering this paint party Friday and thought I'd POP in and visit a few linkies...this is looking really wonderful...now I am trembling in my boots as I am not really that good!lol...of well...no harm in trying right....looking forward to seeing this finished...xxx

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