The finished painting, Ignite, is 11" x 14" and is inspired by the 2017 Women's March. The woman in this piece is Ruby Randall combined with elements from the Statue of Liberty. A spark can create a great flame.
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Digital sketch
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Transfer sketch to wood panel
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Metallic blue glaze
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Used painters tape to segment background
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Starting the skin tones
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Bringing in darks for the eyes and lips
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In the studio with Tinsel
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Bringing in orange tones to hair
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Colors in the crystals and a flame
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A little friend with a match
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Repainting eyes