''White on Black''

''White on Black''
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This is fabulous - love the eyes and all the highlights against the dark - great way to do a portrait.

Good result, Luc.

Great likeness and plenty of drama which suits what most people would associate this actor for.. Love it!

Hang on Studio Wall
10/12/2017
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In watercolor, for highlights, we have to save the white of the paper. In this painting, I painted the highlights and saved the black. Fun excercise to do. Worked on Fabriano 300g smooth black paper. Not made for watercolor but it held up nicely. Paper does not absorb so easy to fix mistakes. Must work wet on dry.

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Luc Boivin

I've been an airbrush illustrator since 2005. I've been wanting to paint with brushes ever since I can remember, but never did give myself a chance. In December of 2014, I did my first attempt at watercolor and I was hooked for good with this medium. I started off by using only black paint for my…

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