Original artwork description:

A study for one of a series of paintings of Indian women after visiting India in 2014. The painting is a little taller than appears in the image shown here.

I work in acrylic because it allows me to experiment, making changes quickly is paramount when wishing to explore my options. I apply the acrylic in successive washes to achieve a soft structure and then overpaint areas with a more opaque use of the pigments. I use artists hogs hair brushes to apply and manipulate the paint with large 2" brushes to spread the washes and break up the linework. The work is painted on a Superior Waterboard as I like the rigidity and fine surface, plus the longevity and resistance to damage has a proven record.

Finally, the painting has a coat of Satin UV acrylic varnish, this not only protects the painting but has a unifying effect. The work only needs framing to to make it ready to hang.

Materials used:

acrylic paint

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