#oil painting
I’ve been working on a new painting project - a family portrait commission from the Britti Family in Atlanta. These are onlythe basic underpaintings - so far I’ve just blocked in color and added some texture to these smooth panels. I typically work on canvas which has significantly more tooth (surface texture) - so I’m not used to such a smooth surface that shows every brush stroke. Once these are dry I’ll go in and start adding more detail.
Each portrait is 18"x24" oil on gessoed Ampersand panel.
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s p r i n g .
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Art by Kelsey Howard
Instagram: kelseyhowarsart
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sage green aesthetic.
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Nature.. Some of my favorites.
☞ 1st picture: “Japanese bridge” - Monet
☞ 2nd picture: “Rendezvous in the park” - Paul Albert Laurens
☞ 3rd picture: “The Swing” Jean-Honoré Fragonard
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