Madeline in Gold II

Madeline in Gold II
24" x 16"
Gold Leaf and
Carbon Pencil
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#art #drawing #goldleaf #figurepainting #figuredrawing #classicalrealism #realism #representationalart #charcoal #contemporaryrealism

Madeline in Gold II (WIP2, detail)

Madeline in Gold II (WIP, detail)
24" x 16"
Gold Leaf and
Carbon Pencil
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I might be finished with the face, I'll probably pick at it a little more throughout the rest of the drawing. I still need to work more on the hair.

#art #goldleaf #figurepainting #figuredrawing #classicalrealism #realism #representationalart #charcoal #contemporaryrealism

Madeline in Gold II (WIP)

Madeline in Gold II (WIP, detail)
20" x 14"
Gold Leaf and
Carbon Pencil
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I start every drawing the a detailed cartoon transferred onto the paper, then the gold leaf is laid down. The drawing needs to be perfect at this stage because I won't be able to move the gold around once the drawing gets started.

#art #goldleaf #figurepainting #figuredrawing #classicalrealism #realism #representationalart #charcoal #contemporaryrealism

Anthony III

Anthony III
20" x 14"
Gold Leaf and
Carbon Pencil on Paper
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#art #goldleaf #crown #King #figurepainting #figuredrawing #classicalrealism #realism #representationalart #charcoal #contemporaryrealism

Anthony III (WIP)

Anthony III (WIP)
20" x 14"
Gold Leaf and
Carbon Pencil on Paper
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First pass on the background and shadows is complete.

#art #goldleaf #crown #King #figurepainting #figuredrawing #classicalrealism #realism #representationalart #charcoal #oilpainting #contemporaryrealism #workinprogress #wip