Oil on wooden panel. Panel prepared with three coats of acrylic “gesso” lightly sanded between coats. Ground was then toned with Transparent Earth Red.
Palette and Supplies:
Design was sketched onto toned panel with graphite pencil. Background of Raw Umber and Flake White laid in. Dark Umber and Ultramarine Blue shadows painted in transparently, Flake White Highlights added.
In the next session, glazes were applied and highlights refreshed. Hair painted in alla prima.
Final session, some more glazing, freshening up the highlights and the “Baby Bee” emblem added.
“Baby Bee” (2016). Louis Cooper. Oil on Wood Panel. 10.25″ x 6.75″