"The Martyr" work in progress

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Started this new painting two weeks ago. Here are a couple of progression photos. At 36"x48" this is the largest painting I've attempted. Given the size I skipped the usual detailed drawing and went straight to doing a rough drawing on the gessoed panel and working straight over that. I went over the pencil outlines with acrylic, then blocked in some colors. I am now doing a monotone under-painting for most of the image so as to lay down most of the tonal values.

The theme of the painting is one of the transcendent, a concept that I've been intrigued with after listening to some philosophical podcasts.

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After two weeks.

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After two weeks.

Background 90% complete. Putting down first layer of colors and some basic details on the figures (that's a reflection on the bottom right of the robe).

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[Singular]

love where this is headed.

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Thanks, so far, so good. I'll have another update tomorrow. By far and away the most ambitious painting I've ever tackled. Kinda taking a physical toll.

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After three days. Putting in ten to twelve hours a day.

Background: 95% complete
Figures: 80% complete

Starting on wings while waiting for figures to dry.
Close up of female. Bracelets just started, crown outlined, hands half done.

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Put the finishing touches on it today. Might make a few small tweaks in the next couple of days, but nothing major.

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[Singular]

Looks great. Nice job

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Thanks, much appreciated.

[ambarsara]

It's so amazing!

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Thank-you.

[davideo]

Great series of photos. I like the top (first) one since it reveals sort of how you're working with the reference photos and such. Beautiful painting, PX!

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Thanks, David.