The Eyes are the Soul by Ashley Raddon

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Great face Ashley. (The eyes are the widows of the soul, I think, is the saying)(-:

Thanks Jim, haven't heard it said quite like that but yes trying to capture something isn't easy

VERY good practice!

Hang on Studio Wall
26/07/2024
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Painted with no planning or drawing. I walked into my studio and felt like painting a portrait. So alla prima,take risks and just sketch with a brush to try and capture a feeling in a glance. To practice my observational skills, I painted very quickly, with confidence - any mistakes stay in, no second thoughts or corrections. I practice this a lot to get my daily brush time in. Paynes Grey Winsor and Newton on Bockingford Rough 140lb.

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Ashley Raddon

I am a self taught artist and have been painting for 5 years. I served in the military for 7 years from school and 26 years Fire and Rescue Service. In 2022 I was a contestant on the Channel 5 Watercolour Challenge TV show presented by Fern Britton and featured in Episodes 1-5. My…

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