This is an exercise using only oil paint brushes and a single layer, instead of relying heavily on layers of different transparencies, more standard brushes, and blending modes, to get the desired effect.
I found it rather intimidating to do, and rewarding. I relied heavily on references for this, I can’t draw lifelike figures without them.
Holy crap, your last few have been awesome!
Thank you! I’m blushing, literally.
I think I’ve had a breakthrough moment for sure. Drawing nearly every day for a year has helped a ton.