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Artist Nancy Villere
Costa Mesa, California USA
Veronica
Acrylic Painting
Artist Statement
“For me, painting feels like a divine gift. Lately I’ve become a conduit for painting the female form. “Veronica” represents a woman’s vulnerability. When I look at this canvas I see a figure in harsh light, ready for scrutiny. And a brave, almost defensive vulnerability answering the call. I never tire of finding and exploring the beauty in a woman’s shape, whether it’s through painting, photography or sculpture”.
My technique for this painting was to sketch out an under drawing in charcoal, showing the highlights and shadows and overall shape. I then go in with a palette knife and add the shadows, moving up to the mid tones then playing back and forth with the highlights and the shadows. I find it easiest to define shape and contour this way. The blue palette works to emphasize the vulnerability of the subject.
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