Oil Painting Study After Bouguereau – Portrait of a Young Girl

[Jessica]

I have been working on an oil painting study after William A Bouguereau’s Portrait of a Young Girl.  I love the whimsical way he captures the subject especially in the hair and skin tones.  The purpose of the study was to try to create a similar affect while creating depth.  I hope to incorporate what I learn into my own portrait style.  I started with a monochromatic underpainting in a gray/green on a canvas board.  Then I slowly built up color using thin layers of color mixed with neo megilp.  It is still a work in progress.  I think I see some structural mistakes with the face.  I already tried to correct the forehead.  I would appreciate any critique or advice on my progress so far.

 

Thank you so much,

 

Jessica

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