painting in progress

I've been working on this painting for-next-to-ever,

mostly because I hardly ever paint these days.

I'm back at it again, though!

In this last round, I decided to darken up the background

and block in flesh tones. I'm happy that the figures

at least look humanoid at this point.

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pulling out the oil paints

So, I did the underdrawing for this painting about four

years ago. It was supposed to be a graduation gift.

It's from a photo that marks an important moment

in a life and a community and I think also somehow

captures the expression of a true identity -- some of you

were there and remember it, right? So I've always wanted

to finish this painting. However, I put my oils away a long time

ago and have just decided to bring them out again. I was afraid

they might be all dried up, but things appear to be

in working order. Now if I can just remember how to paint!

 

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