Friday, July 23, 2010

"Mary Contrary"

This painting is called "Mary Contrary" because she looks like a contrary Mary. Actually her hair is inspired by the silent movie star and Kristen Stewart's. Remember the hair is in a very early stage. I've glazed Mary with a combination of Green Earth colors and I've almost completed the background. Now it's time to take the figure from the "Dead color" stage to Life. I've never used this much yellow in a painting that was in the dead color stage, but it is a yellow painting. It's been a challenge. Anytime you bend or outright break the rules you face a challenge. This painting is 35" x 35" so she's lifesize.

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My name is Bob Shepherd, but when I paint I'm known as "Shep". I love to paint people. Happy people. Sad people. People dancing. People in contemplation. Old people. Young people. Lately I've gotten into painting new things and I'm enjoying the challenge. Flowers and still life's have been fun. My blog is here to show you what I'm doing and how I'm doing it. If I'm doing your commission you can follow the progress of your "PortraitbyShep". If you'd like me to do your portrait please notify me through the blog. Please enter your email above and I hope you enjoy the blog. Shep

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