Another large, monochromatic figure.

Evening Song
acrylic on paper
22"x30"

 I managed to confuse the computer and I cannot add the drawing, as I wanted to. Screwy machine. It's the end of a long day and I'm tired, in a good way.

I finally figured out how to approach figure painting. I've been told over and over to draw the general before the specific. I need to paint the solid figure before putting in the shading. That will make the gradual shading easier. And more fun because you can see the figure emerging as if from a block of clay.  Next week, I'll try a more neutral color scheme. I was thinking that her face is too large, even after I brought the eyes down, but the real problem is that her left hand is too large. And I was feeling pretty good about how I handled them. So that's the job for next week, reduce the back of her hand.