PaulSketch, I painted it "from life," as it were. I've been doing that a lot more lately, since painting from the maquette lends a dimensionality that is tough to create from scratch.
Julian, thanks—I wanted to create a more vintage look, so I kept everything very muted. It's nothing but burnt umber, payne's gray, alizarin crimson, and white.
I'm a big cap fan and a big fan of your work (someday, I'll be close enough to a con to get a commission of my own!), and I think this is some of your better work. The muted colors are a nice touch on a character whose costume often lends itself to bright primaries and garishness. :)
Thanks again for this truly great piece! Everyone who sees it loves it! Soon as I get it framed I will send you a pic of it in my house! Thanks again, Tim
may i be the first to say wow. just wow.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carlos!
ReplyDeleteCan't say "Wow."
ReplyDeleteZoinks! Great color!
I will gladly accept "Zoinks". Thanks!
ReplyDeletethe face has a great sculptural quality - reminds me of your maquettes you do
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really love the mix you did between the warm tones and the cold grays on her left arm and chest ,and the white part of his right arm.
ReplyDeletePaulSketch, I painted it "from life," as it were. I've been doing that a lot more lately, since painting from the maquette lends a dimensionality that is tough to create from scratch.
ReplyDeleteJulian, thanks—I wanted to create a more vintage look, so I kept everything very muted. It's nothing but burnt umber, payne's gray, alizarin crimson, and white.
I'm a big cap fan and a big fan of your work (someday, I'll be close enough to a con to get a commission of my own!), and I think this is some of your better work. The muted colors are a nice touch on a character whose costume often lends itself to bright primaries and garishness. :)
ReplyDeletepush the pull door: Thanks. I often wish Cap's colors were more like the flag—navy and deep red—so that's what I try to go for.
ReplyDeleteWow, abosolutely fantastic Paolo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Josh!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for this truly great piece! Everyone who sees it loves it! Soon as I get it framed I will send you a pic of it in my house! Thanks again, Tim
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it, Tim. Glad you like it.
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