"Portrait Under-painting Study"

16"x12" Oil on Gessobord brand panel  - 1st of a 4-part portrait study

Part 1 (shown)  under-painting value study.

I am - as the saying goes: "sharpening my Ax" or re-sharpening my skills by participating in a portrait workshop under the tutelage of Robert Maniscalco.  Robert is a Detroit native now residing in Charleston and is a fantastic painting instructor.  His insight and wisdom are endless and his enthusiasm and energy are infectious.  I am very much going to enjoy and benefit from taking his class.  Thanks Robert!!