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Red Adnonis Value Exercise

October 15, 2006 By: Paulcomment

15th October 2006click for enlargementOil on Panel 14″ X

15th October 2006Red Adonisclick for enlargementOil on Panel 14″ X 12″

This study is part of a two part exercise inolving painting the same subject twice, firstlywith only ultramarine blue and white, and secondly with only red and white. Red is a lightervalue than ultramarine blue, so the red version has a much more narrow tonal range.

The full write up of the exercise can he found here.

Posted 16th October 2006

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I'm a (mostly) self-taught artist. I paint realism in oils, mostly still life. I share my work, my evolving process and what knowledge I've gained on my own learning journey here, in the hope that it might help you on yours.
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