Close-up from a New Portrait

Just wanted to share a close-up of a new portrait I have been working on. It is still in progress, but getting there. The model for the painting has such beautiful translucent, yet colorful skin. Let's just say it put the "complex" back in "complexion!

New Painting Just Finished! : "Rose of Tibet"

 

Rose of Tibet

16" x 20"

Oil on Panel

This painting will be on its way to SPANIERMAN GALLERY some time next month!

Article from OutdoorPainter.com

Below is an article from Plein Air Magazine's Website, on my new DVD!See it from the original source at:
http://www.outdoorpainter.com/news/dvd-on-self-portraits.html

DVD on Self-Portraits

Written by  Steve Doherty

A close-up of Siegel painting

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Throughout the history of art, artists have found their own images to be among the most interesting, mysterious, and revealing subjects in nature. Californian Michael Siegel has just released an instructional DVD that provides helpful tips for going through the entire process of painting your own portrait.

A close-up showing the self-portrait nearing completion


The completed self-portrait Michael Siegel creates during the filmed program

Painting the Self-Portrait with Michael Siegel runs approximately 2hours and 45 minutes and includes detailed information about selecting and mixing colors, handing brushwork, and understanding the logic and inspiration behind the process. The DVD is available for $95 (plus shipping and applicable taxes) through the artist’s website at www.siegelfineart.com.

Teaser #1 from my DVD - Painting the Self-Portrait

Teaser #1
The highlight on the forehead is done with the palette knife, while
philosophy behind color ideas are explained.

DVD Still Shots - AVAILABLE NOW!

Here is a series of still frames from my new Instructional DVD Demonstration on Painting the Self-Portrait. The still shots show my basic procedure, but I explain every brushstroke in the actual video. To purchase the DVD, please visit:
http://www.siegelfineart.com/htmlSite/video.htm

1. The initial Lay-in, massing in the light and shadow.

 2. The shadows and peripheral darks come first. Keeping a sculptural feeling.

  3. Sculpting the form with the light.

4. Heavy impasto on the most lit-up planes.

 5. Further developing the light with more paint and highlights.

 6. A close-up shot of the eye.

7. The paint looks abstract and beautiful.
Only from a distance, it becomes a highlight
on the forehead.

8. The finish!

Fore more info on this DVD, visit:
http://www.siegelfineart.com/htmlSite/video.htm

DVD NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Hello, again!
My first Instructional DVD: PAINTING THE SELF-PORTRAIT
is NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

Please visit http://www.siegelfineart.com/htmlSite/video.htm
for more information

New on DVD: PAINTING THE SELF-PORTRAIT

My first Instructional DVD on Painting the Self-Portrait will be available in mid-August! 

"In this full-length video demonstration, Michael Siegel tackles the most personal form of painting: Self-Portrait. Using natural light and a mirror, Mr. Siegel leads the viewer through his entire process, sharing his thoughts and philosophy at every moment. Watch each brushstroke, from the color mixture on the palette to the final application on the panel...you won’t miss a thing!"

Running time: 2hr, 45min.

Please visit the VIDEO section of my website for more information!

***You can view a short PREVIEW of the DVD on YouTube, by clicking HERE.