My process 1.) Sketch 2.) Illustration Markers 3.) Color Pencils and 4.) Oil paint. Sometimes I add even more steps with Photoshop, but I didnt for this portrait. I wanted to see how far I could push oil paint as a medium. I prefer painterly realism to photorealism (photo realistic stuff gets boring…..whats the point of simply reproducing a picture?). I was satisfied with the results, despite my unorthodox approach to making this….(painting? work of art? mixed media?….I dont know what to call it.) The markers were Prismacolor and Chartpak Ad. The color pencils were Prisma and the oil paint was Old Holland, Maimeri, Vasari, Bloxx, Grumbacher and Holbein Colors. I used Liquin as a paint medium. I used Flat, Round and Filbert Brushes and occasionally a fan brush (for delicate blending). This time lapse speed portrait consolidated four hours in to less than four minutes.
Duration : 0:2:56
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March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Se på mine video. …
Se på mine video. Du vil sikkert bli sjokkert
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
^_^ Fabulous! …
^_^ Fabulous! Can’t wait for more ;0)
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
I am so flattered …
I am so flattered every time that you make a comment like this one! Please know that it is appreciated and it inspires me to create more!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
I don’t know how …
I don’t know how many times I could say “Wow” about your art lol, but every time I watch a video I am amazed. Very inspiring, thanks for posting!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
:O, i hadn’t …
:O, i hadn’t watched this video….O.O
Incredible!
Good job ^^
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
That is a fair …
That is a fair criticism….in fact, after watching it again, I totally missed them with the paint. HMMMM
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
And I LOVE your …
And I LOVE your support! Thank you once again kingtone1981! That comment means a lot! I try to put a lot of work in to my videos to make them interesting and educational! Thank you!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Coming from a PRO, …
Coming from a PRO, that means a LOT!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Evan,
That is …
Evan,
That is hilarious! She does have the cartoon hair going on! I appreciate the support!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Thanks whatisadavid …
Thanks whatisadavid!!!! I appreciate it!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
@kazanjianm No …
@kazanjianm No problem
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the support armanchik24!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
You are too kind! …
You are too kind! That is very appreciated!
-Merrill
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Incredible- …
Incredible- Onceagain you don’t stop amazing with your talent
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Cool cool 5/5
Cool cool 5/5
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
ok your like …
ok your like amazing, i dont understand how can you can do this, your soo talented, i hope to be like this someday, your awesome 5 stars :]
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Nicely done!
Nicely done!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
I should draw …
I should draw Rihanna also. With her new hairstyles, she’s basically a cartoon character…LOL
the painting part is my fav. 10 stars again!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
THIS IS PRO! Great …
THIS IS PRO! Great portrait Merill!!!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
I really like the …
I really like the style, but the eyes seem lifeless and a little flat compared to the rest of the mixed media
March 10th, 2010 at 1:22 am
i love your videos!
i love your videos!