Portrait of a woman with long yellow hair

Portrait of a woman with long yellow hair

   • Portrait of a woman with long yellow hair  

A colorful, expressive portrait of a woman with long, flowing yellow hair and striking blue eyes, painted in a realistic style with bright colors and bold outlines. the woman is positioned in the middle of the image, facing the viewer and looking directly at them with a confident smile. she has a slim body and is wearing a dark, black coat that contrasts with her bright yellow hair. the background is a solid, bright blue with hints of green and yellow, creating a vivid contrast with the woman's vibrant colors. the style is reminiscent of modern abstract art, with bold lines and bright colors that bring out the artist's attention to the subject.

00:06 Start of work

• Easy pencil sketch on thick paper.
• Outline the general shape of the head and shoulder line.
• Dividing the face with a vertical line of symmetry and marking horizontal lines for the eyes, nose and lips.
• Drawing the eyes slightly raised for an open look.
• Outlining the hair in soft arcs for a sense of movement.
• Removing unnecessary lines with an eraser to make the contours clearer.

00:44 Refinement of proportions and the beginning of coloring

• Adding light touches to the folds of clothing and hairline.
• Preparation of the sketch for coloring.
• Using acrylic paints and three brushes: small, medium and large.
• Starting from the background, creating the overall mood of the painting.

01:21 Working on the background and clothes

• Create a living air effect with subtle color transitions.
• The use of dark tones for clothing: dark blue and burgundy-black.
• Dimming clothes with subtle highlights to contrast with hair.

01:50 Face coloring

• Choose a light palette for the face: pale gray and white tones with a hint of pink.
• Careful shading of the edges for expressive features.
Highlighting the eyes in bright blue and drawing pupils and eyelashes with a thin black brush.
• Lips are painted a rich red color for emotionality.

02:27 Hair coloring

• Using lemon yellow for hair and adding contrasting red lines for texture.
• Applying the first layer with a large brush and directing the strands with a thin brush.
• The effect of hair glow reflecting the sun's rays.

03:05 Completion and evaluation

• Emphasizing the contours of the face and neck with a thin black line.
• Adding shadows under the chin and neck area for volume.
• Increase the contrast between the hair and the background for the integrity of the figure.
• Evaluation of work after drying: transfer of mood and energy.

03:22 Analysis and recommendations

• Discussion of possible improvements: adding pink or peach tones to soften the skin.
• Adjust the transition between the neck and the clothes for a more natural shade.
• Classification of the painting style as pop art with expressive elements.

03:46 Conclusion

• Description of the painting style: clear contours, bright colors and contrast.
• A recommendation for fans of bright, positive images.
• Suitable interiors: creative studios, cafes, rooms filled with light and optimism.


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