Fig1. Underpainting Technique
Portrait (Oil) - David
The underpainting technique is to establish a basic form, scale and proportion of a model using light and shadow, which creates the foundation for a beautiful painting. The wipe-out method is the best way of creating the underpainting technique.
Fig2. Grisaille Technique
Portrait (Oil) - David
The Grisaille technique is used to further develop the painting after the Underpainting technique. Building a value range from lights to darks emphasises the clarity of the tone of the head structure.
Fig3. Contrast of Flesh Tones
Featured, Portrait (Oil) - David
To establish the contrast of value in the flesh tones over the Grisaille technique, the Titanium White on the base creates a brilliant optical glow for the light flesh tones at the final stage.