WIP – Composition Image by Jennie (c). This is the composition drafted up on the primed board. I used a thirds composition technique to ensure the subjects were squared up properly and well proportioned. I am really happy with the layout, there are some nice diagonals in the hands and arms and a tight cohesiveness…

My Studio setup Image by Jennie (c). I thought it might be a good idea to show how I have set up for this portrait. I have the sketches around my easel plus printed photos of the King and Queen. What I need is to have all my reference material where I can see it,…

Yolande – Preliminary Sketch Image by Jennie (c). This is a preliminary sketch of Queen Yolande. She is going to present an especial challenge as she is very short (my posing will hopefully help this) and very animated. she has an enormous amount of energy and presence that makes her very attractive and endearing but…

AEdward -preliminary sketch Image by Jennie (c). I am getting used to the features of my subjects for this portrait. Both people have quite complicated faces, very unusual shapes and eyes. As I want this painting to be really good and as I have to combine the photographs to create a cohesive composition I need…

Preliminary composition sketch Image by Jennie (c). I am structuring a couple of new portraits for the SCA for an event coming up. I need to do one of the King and Queen and one of the incoming Baron and Baroness. I am compositing some photographs to create period poses and then will work in…