Painting the Portrait of Lisa Lisa and the Tiger

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Let me take a moment to tell you the journey we have been on while make this painting. It started out with making the AI Reference image and showing you my process of how I do it. Then I walked you through my steps for how I prepare a canvas, then how I transfer that image onto a large canvas. Parts 2 and 3 I slowed things down and shared some rather lengthy paint with me videos. Part 2 - was all about putting down a very expressive loose 1st layer in acyclic paint and Part 3 - was all about refining the color and details to bring out the true character of the painting. This weeks part 4 I continue to refine the details of the painting. This week I ran into a dilemma on what to do with the dress. I will share with you how I worked out the problem. I promised you I would share the inspiration behind Lisa Lisa and the Tiger so I will be revealing that also. Before we dive into the painting process. I want to tell you about this weeks sponsor my online shop. If you would like to support me as an artist and also fill your space with some beauty then head over to my shop at janlakey.com and check out the beautiful museum quality prints.

Paint with Me Almost Two Hours of Focused Creative Time

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This painting series started with a video creating the reference image, preparing the canvas, transferring the image onto the canvas and last weeks video was a real time paint with me working on the background. This week we are working on the subject and everything else. Next week I will be starting on the 2nd layer which will be oil paints. When I watch a painter at work I find so much value in the observation from the way they hold the brush to the distance from the canvas they stand, how they mix their paint to the slow methodical brush strokes to the frantic and expressive ones. It all teaches me of how to bring more awareness into my practice and while I may not want to adopt everything I intuitively know what is meant for me will infuse me with new inspiration and depth of growth. So that is why I have made this series so that if you are like me and get great value from observation then you are going to love this nearly two hour long paint along with me. If you're not a painter then grab your study books or work or maybe craft along with me. I have picked the most relaxing music for you to enjoy. So get cozy and come along for a relaxing and chill session. If you have any questions I would love to hear from you in the comments. Also let me know what you're doing while watching. I am so curious to know even if it is just relaxing. Enjoy the Show. much love Jan