Oil Painting lesson with Gregory Smith

Today is the second session. Amanda is a lovely model. 

I started by darkening the background first to push her forward. 

Her eyes were too big, so, I had to give her a major plastic surgery. Then, a bit more work on her top body, carefully reminding myself of light sources. And hair!

I spent the rest of the class fine-tuning tonal shift. 

Well, it doesn't look like her at all, but, it looks like someone. I wish we had one more session. However, I've learned a lot. I really enjoy a portrait session with Greg. 

We have a two week break. I'm looking forward to coming back. 

Unfinished. 

Oil on canvas. 16x20 in.