Original artwork description:

Griselda's portrait painting on a linen canvas board measuring 50cm x 40cm, is an artistic portrayal that began on the 1st of January 2024.

Her features, delicately rendered in oils, portray a certain mystique. The initial strokes in titanium white carefully establish the focal points with highlights. Primarily, a balanced array of tonal values is set through the application of grisaille, paving the way for the infusion of colour. Transparent glazes, combined with linseed oil, contribute to the gradual buildup of subtle tonal variations with each layer. The process involves starting with lighter glazes of yellow, orange, and red transparent oxide, progressing to shadow tones characterised by burnt umber and ultramarine blue. Each glaze is granted one or two days to dry before the imposition of the next tone.

Griselda's countenance radiates purity through the portrayal of her beautiful, soft skin. Contrasting with this, her attire takes on a witch-like quality, subtly suggesting a profound reservoir of esoteric knowledge.

As for the landscape surrounding Griselda, mountains with whispers of mist create an air of intrigue, their varied hues of viridian green and blue-indigos contributing to the enchanting atmosphere. A distant mountain range, depicted in soft, muted tones, enhances the overall ethereal quality. In the foreground, earthy tones and rocky facades interplay with light and shadow. Above, a sky of clouds, composed of blues and greys, with hints of olive tones.

Materials used:

Oil paint, linseed oil

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