I draw a light cross to help my eyes measure. Draw image quickly and lightly, don't worry about neatness]]>
Check your drawing, there are always some adjustments to be made.]]>
Under painting: Again work fast, trust your drawing. I've made a color base painting, no lights and darks, just mid tones.]]>
Now the real tedious stuff begins. This is where the time will go. I put in the darks across the whole painting, then put in the mid tones again, then the light tones. Job done,A beautiful, romantic oil painting of Michelle, to treasure forever.]]>