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untitled (walking #6), oil on board, © Anita C. Miller 2014
untitled (walking #6), oil on board, © Anita C. Miller 2014

Palette notes:

titanium zinc white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red medium, ultramarine blue, burnt umber

Painting process:  The board was brushed with Gamsol then a gray mixture was painted into the Gamsol.  The painting was completed a la prima.

walking the dogs

The reference photo and some stages are included.

walking the dogs, 9
walking the dogs, 9″ x 12″, oil on board, © Anita C. Miller
reference photo -- as you can see, I decided to leave out the second figure
reference photo — as you can see, I decided to leave out the second figure
the gessobord had a slight wash that was dry before I began
the gessobord had a slight wash that was dry before I began
initial stage
initial stage – quick sketch in
started at the top and moved down - here I realize the shoulders are too wide
started at the top and moved down
walking the dogs, 9
walking the dogs, 9″ x 12″, oil on board, © Anita C. Miller

Colors used:  Italian yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, cadmium red medium and burnt umber.