I really like the photograph, but it's just a little fuzzy, just enough that it won't work enlarged. So what do you do? I am in the middle of my most ambitious project to date. I am enlarging a 8"x8" picture to a 4'x4' mural. I will document the progress via blog.
First step is to grid the work surface. I tried something new, I've never tried this before, but the concept is good. I took powdered charcoal and a heavyweight cotton string and a tupperware containter. I loaded the string with charcoal and with my husband's help snapped lines on the painted masonite. I had premarked the masonite at 6" intervals.
Next I drew in the squares and the picture started to shape up. With careful observation, and drawing the picture is extremely close to the original picture. I was pleased at how easy it was to draw an accurate drawing.
Once the picture was drawn, I started painting. I think I made a mistake, but I will continue and do my best to pull it off. I should have started with the skin tone, but I started with the hair. My husband the other talented artist in the family has said her skin is too dark, but I have a great midtone. Now I just need to accentuate the lights and darks. I lay in the values, and then stand back and make adjustments. It's hard to fix one area when it is only half finished.
I'll keep you updated.
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