Ned Stark - Painting: Gambeson Sleeves

Face aside, the sleeves of this bust will be the most challenging aspect of this undertaking. We discussed the chromatic "challenges" here -- now I get to translate descriptive prose into practi- cal application.

After completing the basic painting with oils (Phase I) of the right sleeve, I've come to the conclu- sion that the sleeves will require three distinct steps:

1. Basic painting in oils: base coat, shading, and highlight. Some modulation of values, tones, etc. can/will be introduced at this time, but these will serve as no more than 'markers' for what is to follow. 
2. Tonal phase. Once Phase I is dry, I will start applying glazes to set temperature and depth (i.e., increase volume). Phase II of the sleeves will follow Phase I of the leathers so that the sleeves can be worked as an integral part of the whole.
3. Tint phase and Weathering/Distressing. Phase III will be undertaken either as a distinct step prior to Finishing, or as part of the Finishing process. In actuality, it will probably begin as the former, and conclude as part of the latter.

Given that the left sleeve will be painted off the figure (i.e., unattached), the above approach will serve the subsequent integration quite nicely. 

Back to the bench!

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Oscar Koveleski, August 2003