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Old 8 September 2009, 09:06 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Back to working on this one. The monotone base coat is done in Raw Umber. This establishes a reference for values and hues as I add in successive layers.

Rickenbacker's face isn't painted in yet. I originally drew him with his goggles down, but someone suggested that I raise his goggles so that his face is visible. I kind of like the idea, so I may re-draw him with the goggles up.



The canvas is 50" x 23" - one of my largest yet. To give you a sense of scale:

Smile for the camera!

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