Portrait of Gladys
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I decided to attempt a portrait of Gladys at the recent life class, and was very pleased with the result (as I think was Gladys). She is a lovely model who sits very still. I prepared the mixed media background as usual beforehand, using gesso, newspaper and acrylic inks. The portrait was painted in acrylic paint.
About the Artist
Julie Bosley
I drifted into painting following four years of City and Guilds creative Embroidery where I found I was enjoying the back-up art work almost more than the embroidery. I did an A level in art and design in 2006, and then joined a life painting class. For the last three years I have belonged to a…
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