SteemitArtChallenge Entry - Aurora - Oil on wood panel - By @AndresSilvera - with process video

in #steemitartchallenge8 years ago (edited)

 


This is my entry for @anca3drandom art challenge, this piece is titled "Aurora" oil on wood panel - 18x24


The initial quick sketch

which is how I always start out, in my good ole sketch book. ( I love that guy!!)


Blue is beautiful

I always start my oil paintings with an ultramarine underpainting to establish the values

Starting on the initial skin tones

I used a mix of Yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue and a little bit of permanent rose for the initial layers.

The sky is the limit

I add more layers of skin tone and fill in the background with an initial layer of blues, violets and purples.

And here she is all finished! 

"Aurora"

Oil on wood panel

18x24

I had a blast painting this piece and incorporated some personal touches, because I like each piece to have a special meaning to me. 

The constellations on her back represent the zodiac signs of my brother and sisters, and the ones in the sky represent everyone who is close to me, like nieces, bestfriends, mom etc. and is a reminder to myself that they are always with me, no matter where I may be.


And here is a little process video to watch her come to life :)


Special thanks to @anca3drandom for hosting this contest 

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Thanks so much @williambanks, you have no idea how much that means to me :)

This is absolutely gorgeous! I'm not an artist, but married to one. Will follow you.

That really means a lot to me @tarack thank you for that :)

Wow. That is so beautiful. The colours are so vivid. The actual original pencil sketch is equally stunning though when you put on the ultramarine wash - it looks like a totally different piece. Both are amazing..

Thank you @thecryptofiend she is one of my personal favourites so far :) just added a little process video to go along with her :)

Thanks so much @Brunopro I really appreciate it :) just added a little process video to go along with her :)

loved it! you're a great artist! you will do good on steemit! :D

I truly appreciate that @sauravrungta :)

Nice video too! Colours show up well.

Thanks so much @opheliafu I really appreciate that and your feedback as always :)

Thanks so much for that @micheletrainer I really appreciate it :)

Thank you :) @pixielolz I really appreciate it :)

This peice speaks to my soul. Lovely. Thank you.

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me :)

finally i've seen Aurora's pretty face :)

hahaha! @allmonitors and isn't she lovely :)

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