A "Journal of Paintings" by Jon Conkey, Themeworks was a "one-year-long" record of my progress in the art of "oil painting", and an attempt to paint 365 paintings in one year. Changing the monthly theme allowed me to focus on subjects I may not have otherwise painted. As an artist, I was looking for discovery and breakthroughs in my works through this daily practice.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
# 93 The Model Fell Asleep!
Quick and loose brushwork made this piece come together. I toned the background to the color of brown paper, then as I painted the portrait, I tried to use the background color as a middle fleshtone, adding subtle darks and lights to bring out my figure. It is a painting done with subtle tints over this single background tone, this leads one to a tonalist style of painting. JLC
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