Portraits | Subjects
Negative spaces
See pp.114–115
The silhouette of the
subject’s head and
hand create interesting
background shapes in
the space between and
around the form.
Softening edges
See pp.94–97
A seamless transition
between light and dark
areas was created by
adding water to the edge
of a colored wash, then
blending with a dry brush.
Showcase painting
This luminous portrait combines a striking composition with a soft,
delicate approach to conveying the subtleties of skin tone, light, and
shade. Painting a person in prole emphasizes the contours of the face,
especially effective against the minimalistic background used here.
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