Monday, 21 February 2011

Stages 1-3 of Immolatum

Here we are with my artistic ambition.. to paint the crucified Christ.
This will be a one colour portrait, and the colour is Burnt Sienna from the Windsor and Newton artist Quality range .
Paper is Arches Aquarelle Rough and the size is quarter sheet - 15x11 inches.

Stages 1-3 on this post

1) The drawing



2) The background, wet into wet



3) the beginning of the face

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34 comments:

  1. Unknown21 February 2011 at 00:32

    Pat,
    It looks good, really good:)

    I like the light and shade effects that are already discernable.

    keep going:)

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  2. Pat21 February 2011 at 00:58

    Thanks, my dear.. xx

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  3. Calvy21 February 2011 at 01:36

    Awesome painting...the eyes have it!

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  4. Pat21 February 2011 at 01:43

    Thank you, Calvy - and welcome xx

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  5. Beryl21 February 2011 at 02:31

    Looking spectacular.

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  6. Pat21 February 2011 at 02:33

    Thanks Beryl xx

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  7. Sandra Busby21 February 2011 at 03:06

    This is looking very promising already :0)

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  8. Prabal21 February 2011 at 03:11

    Good going in this ambitious project.

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  9. Unknown21 February 2011 at 03:39

    A great start Pat. I know you will do well.
    Looking forward to each step.

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  10. Pat21 February 2011 at 04:04

    Thank Sandra, Prabal and Dors.
    I hope you enjoy the next steps on Wednesday xx

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  11. Miss Hillbilly21 February 2011 at 05:00

    It is looking very good already!

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  12. Pat21 February 2011 at 05:24

    Thanks, Tonya xx

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  13. Anamaria do Val21 February 2011 at 06:26

    The background is perfect!From my point of view you should take care with the eyes in order to make them soft.I think you will do it very well, Pat! xoxo

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  14. Dora Sislian Themelis21 February 2011 at 07:16

    Good for you Pat. It looks good from here. I like the idea of using one color. Very dramatic.

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  15. Barbra Joan21 February 2011 at 08:34

    What a great start Pat,, it's going to be wonderful!

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  16. Angelsdoor * Penny21 February 2011 at 08:40

    Excellent color choice Pat.. Off to an incredible start..

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  17. Pat21 February 2011 at 08:58

    Thanks, Anamaria.. I hope I do your faith in me proud xx

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  18. Pat21 February 2011 at 08:59

    Thanks, Dora. This is one piece I really wanted a dramatic effect in! xx

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  19. Pat21 February 2011 at 08:59

    Thank you, Barbra Joan.. I hope you think its wonderful at the end! xx

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  20. Pat21 February 2011 at 09:00

    Thanks, Penny.. I hope its an incredible finish, too xx

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  21. Angelsdoor * Penny21 February 2011 at 10:45

    I am sure it will be Pat..
    Please stop by my blog when you have a moment.
    There is an award waiting for you.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  22. Pat21 February 2011 at 14:38

    Thanks, Penny.
    I appreciate you thinking of me for the award xx

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  23. Ann21 February 2011 at 14:53

    looking good so far. Interesting to see how you go about doing your paintings

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  24. Christiane Kingsley21 February 2011 at 17:01

    Pat, this is still very early stages, but the eyes are already excellent!!! You will do more than an incredible job, don't worry!

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  25. Angelsdoor * Penny21 February 2011 at 20:42

    You are most welcome Pat.. I can't wait to see the completion of this painting. I will check back.

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  26. Judy22 February 2011 at 00:16

    Looking great already. I'm looking forward to the next stages!

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  27. Pat22 February 2011 at 00:36

    Thanks all. Hope you enjoy the progression xx

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  28. Im Zweiten Stock22 February 2011 at 08:13

    Now it looks very promising. I'm sure it will be a wonderful painting

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  29. suzanneberry22 February 2011 at 11:09

    this is going to be so powerful! an incredible start. looking forward to seeing it completed.

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  30. Mermaid's Palette22 February 2011 at 11:36

    Looking great- I know you will be happy with it! You started with a really good drawing- so important!
    Sheryl

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  31. Carmen22 February 2011 at 12:12

    Wonderful, Pat. Interesting contrasts in monochrome, with only burnt sienna. Brilliant!
    Hugs

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  32. Pat22 February 2011 at 13:08

    Thank you all.. I am very happy with the progression.. and it does have a very powerful emotional feel to it. xx

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  33. Carrie Waller Watercolors22 February 2011 at 13:10

    This is already so dramatic! It's going to be fabulous. Love the monochromatic scheme.

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  34. Pat22 February 2011 at 13:21

    Thanks, Carrie. Definitely dramatic! :) xx

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