Mistah J's suit is in a somewhat unique tone of Joker purple. While perhaps 'unique' for the color- ist, anyone who is familiar with 'sharkskin' suits will immediately recognize the target palette. . .
The key to this iteration of "Joker purple" is temperature control vis-à-vis lighting. The trousers are decidedly cooler (read: bluer) than I anticipate the jacket to be: decidedly warmer (redder), but not dramatically so. . . more at a subtle temperature gradient hinting at 'sharkskin'.
Phase 1 of the trousers is complete and setting. As with the u/c'ing, the application of oils went smoothly and predictably.
UPDATE - 03.02.2020. . . Phase 1 of the jacket is now complete! This was surprisingly straight- forward--and enjoyable!! Let me just say that the key to achieving the envisioned results was the select application of Alizarin Purple. . .
I will now let the paint "settle" for a few days before proceeding with Phase 2: defining the outli- ning and shading, and controlling the lighting by enhancing select highlights. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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