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The process of figure painting

Drawing First I drew the figure as accurate as possible. At this stage the figure is still flat; only the shapes of the shadows are indicated. The form is not turned-this is just a map for the process that will fallow. The drawing transfer The drawing is placed on transferring paper which is put on top of the painting surface . That can be a board or canvas of your choice. Instead of using transferring paper, a different method can be used. Oil paint can be thinly applied on the back of the drawing and than placed on top of the canvas. The next step will be to take a sharp ball pen or any other sharp enough tool .Trace the drawing/go over it . When I removed the transfer, this is what's left on the canvas. Under Painting The under painting stage is another tool to help me think the painting over. At this stage the drawing challenge has been resolved for the time. Now is time to concentrate on value and over all aesthetics. These quests is easier to solve with one hue . My choice