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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Gloria J Zucaro's "Autumn" and "Manet"

Here is the final version of our third portrait class with Ann Feldman.  After last week's drawing and adding shadows with charcoal, we had sprayed our portraits with fixative.  This week we used burnt umber to cover the entire surface with a wash, then wiped out the lighter areas of the face and neck that were not in shadow with a paper towel or small brush around the nose and eyes.  We then put in all the darker areas with our burnt umber.  I think it is a really neat technique.  
I thought you might like to see the front courtyard of my townhouse.(Three pictures)  I love this time of year, Autumn, when the trees are falling asleep, leaves blowing in the wind, and all the beautiful grasses are turning golden, too. All photos may be enlarged for better detail by clicking on the image.  In case I don't finish another painting today, this post will be my entry to Paint Party Friday.  Be sure to visit!
My Front Entry Courtyard

 The Front Door Area
My Asian Fountain.  It is turned off now and will have the pump removed on Saturday.
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15 comments:

  1. Lynn CohenOctober 11, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Amazingly well done painting with exciting techniques! HPPF!

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  2. carol l mckennaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    portrait is excellent and your lovely home so well decorated for Fall ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  3. SusanOctober 12, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Awesome portrait. Happy PPF

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  4. FayeOctober 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Gloria, the portrait is gorgeous. I have never heard of that technique before but it certainly is very effective. Thanks for showing off your garden. It's beautiful. I love the fall.

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  5. NettyOctober 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    wow Gloria your portrait is stunning, so beautifully done. Thank you for sharing your garden its gorgeous. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. MarjiOctober 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    The portrait is fabulous. I liked hearing about the technique used. Your front door is so welcoming. What lovely fall color. Happy PPF

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  7. Linda KunsmanOctober 12, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    what an amazing painting!! Love your colorful courtyard with its autumn glory! Happy PPF.

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  8. Tracey FKOctober 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    the portrait is wonderful and the technique obviously suits you e=because the results are wonderful... and loved seeing the pics of your front garden... very inviting...xx

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  9. Mary C. NasserOctober 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Gorgeous palette, and so painterly, Gloria!
    Beautiful.
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  10. CarolOctober 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Oh Gloria!!! That painting is so awesome!You did a fantastic job!!!! I love your front courtyard too. Yes it's that time of year to start closing up all of our outdoor special features. I have to catch my gold fish today and bring them inside then pull the pump out of the little pond. Always something to do :0)

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  11. Anne MandaOctober 13, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Your portrait is truly beautiful, just awesome! Love your garden, especially the fountain! <3 HPPF!

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  12. paulineOctober 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Gloria, what a beautiful painting and i just want to sit in your courtyard and take it all in. Such beautiful colors... don't you love the fall? That little Asian fountain is lovely too. Thanks for sharing these pics! xox

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  13. carlareyOctober 14, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful portrait! That techniques sounds like fun. Almost like a game of uncovering the face. Your house looks so cozy and inviting, I wouldn't be surprised if strangers didn't just walk adn ring the doorbell all the time.

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  14. TinaWOctober 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous painting! It really has a lot of depth and interest.

    Happy PPF!

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  15. EVAOctober 17, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Your portrait is very beautiful. Captivating. And your home looks lovely!

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