Oil Painting: Ballet Pose by Carmen (1cscheid)

[madlynda]

such a beautifull painting,

lynda.

[1cscheid]

@madlynda Thank You. :)

[UploadPancakesHere]

Your paintings are a true inspiration.

[ChrisTBee22]

cool.. I have another question.. what did you prime your canvas with? Is colored better than a white primer??

Thanks again!

[1cscheid]

I buy my canvases primed 3 x But, u can prime it yourself with plain white acrylic paint. When I prime them myself I put on 3 layers, I wait for each to dry b4 aplying the next one. Then I apply a thin layer of burn sienna thinned out w/turpentine. To give me the mid value that way my colors don't look so dark when applied over a white canvas, a mid value gives the colors their true value. There are no tricks to your eyes.

[ChrisTBee22]

Hey Carmen! Thanks for the viedo.. One question- what was the round broom stick for??

[1cscheid]

I kept wondering what you meant by broom stick, then I realized you were talking about the dahl stick I made myself by purchasing a dahl stick at hobby lobby, I wanted a big one b/c I'm from TX & everything is always big in TX, j/k, I just wanted something stable. I'ts quite stirdy. I can rest my hand on it to paint small details or anything that requires a steady hand.

[2happy2dance]

well done!

it's amazing that you taught yourself

one point i can give you that i'm always taught is to paint the background first

it seems to work for you though

so well done :)

[1cscheid]

Yes, I agree with you but for some reason I always change it. I don't know why I do it.

Thanks for your comment.

[1cscheid]

Thanks

[cocomajo]

sooooo pretty!!!!!!!!

[1cscheid]

thanks

[mnilandcom]

very nice work

[1cscheid]

thank you