Mrs. CahoonMy Painting ProcessFO CUS: UNDE R PA INTING

What is an Underpainting?

• un·der·paint·ing

• ˈəndərˌpān(t)iNG/

• noun

• paint subsequently overlaid with another layer or with a finishing coat.

Why Do An Underpainting?

• (From Jerry’s Artarama Site)

• Develop Contrast and Values Before Color

• Sometimes when starting a new painting, nothing can be more intimidating than a big white blank canvas staring you down. Each paint squeezed out on your palette looking more vibrant, vivid and intimidating. If you're the type of person who see's that blank canvas and it terrifies you like a killer clown in white makeup, then maybe underpainting might be the answer for you!

My Process….

• Start by painting a GROUND

• Sketch

• Freehand

• Grid

• Projection

• Projection: Fastest. Still requires much rendering from observation.

• Camera Obscura: History

Iterations: Demonstrates Process and GREAT tool !!

Big difference from start to finish

OTHER ITERATIONS

• WHE R E WE ’ R E B E G INNING TO DAY: L E O NA R D NIMOYA S SPO CK .

• WHAT I ’ LL ACCO MPL ISH: B E G INNING TO DE FINE T HE VA L UE S A ND TONES OF T HE PO R T R A IT.

• B E G IN TO DE T E R MINE HO W I ’ L L A PPLY T HE SUG AR SKULL MA K E UP.