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Published: 2012-02-13 05:39:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 5279; Favourites: 185; Downloads: 103
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this is just a study from a vintage gypsy photo that i used to experiment with pencil, pastel, oils and iridescent paint. I think it's more reflective and more textured in real life but it's a flattened by the scanner.it's in a 5" x 8" sketchbook
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I think this is wonderful! 
I have looked to create glowing effects in my oil paintings recently... would you say that this winsor and newton iridescent white would give me a better effect than I could achieve with a technique using zinc, titanium, or flake white? Even with a glaze?
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ultimately the glow comes from your use of dark/light values. The iridescent white adds a bit of a nice, fancy metallic quality to the paint but is transparent- maybe mix them. The best answer is to try them all and compare
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Ah! Yes, I understand. In order to make the glow seem intense, the figure has to be darker by comparison like in your painting!
I will try them as you suggest! Thanks!
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maybe this is a stupid question to ask accordign to the immense beauty of your portrat, but really do need to know 
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it's not a stupid question- but they aren't neon paints. It's just pastel and iridescent white and a touch of yellow- all of which I would assume should last longer than a year, well I hope so. We'll find out
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ah wow, yes i definately have to, it really looks almost radioactive 
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I love your work Rod. I have learned from looking at your studies.
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it's beautiful! what kind of iridescent paint did you use?
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thanks. I used a winsor and newton iridescent white with pastels and other paints.
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Love her silhouette, along with your intense colour choice! Stunning and skillful little piece!
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I love that she has a "reserved"majesty...... I wish I could capture that sort of nuance.
your work is brilliant.
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