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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

King Louie

King Louie
24 x 31cm
Watercolour / Gouache

I put the final touches to my private commission 'King Louie' on Friday at the opening of the Guildhall Arts Centre in Bristol. I was one of the artists demonstrating their craft in the gallery spaces as visitors manoeuvred around us. Unfortunately the scan above was done just before I took the painting Bristol so their are a few things missing which can be seen in the original (which is not in my possession). The original has a slightly more detailed tapestry and the contrasts in the kings skirt (if that's what it's called) are heightened.

As usual with this type of piece I produced a sepia under-painting and then began glazing colours but maintaining the details underneath. As a finishing touch I added gouache on the smoke from the brazier and the odd highlight on the fur, throne, hats and silver egg.

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5 comments:

  1. Angelsdoor * Penny25 June 2013 at 15:11

    Chris,
    I am always amazed with your exquisite details and workmanship.
    I believe this is one of my favorites.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  2. Carmen26 June 2013 at 14:30

    Truly amazing, Chris.

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  3. Enoki27 June 2013 at 01:23

    This is absolutely incredible! I really admire your patience :)

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  4. celia.carlile@gmail.com28 June 2013 at 21:56

    The fabrics, the carpet, the fire and the fur are all perfect . Indeed the whole painting is breathtaking. Celia

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  5. Chris Dunn9 July 2013 at 09:47

    Thanks everybody! This painting was a lot of fun to work on.

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