Learning about subsurface scattering was really interesting-I see it all the time, but it's neat to understand how it occurs better, and also to know what conditions need to be met in order for it to occur. Learning about the color zones of the face was also very helpful- I definitely use that in my head painting class! I know it's important to paint what you see, but also to combine that with your knowledge of what is traditionally accepted. I'm also grateful to learn the secret to painting hair. I'll make sure to use large brushes and keep the forms simple. I also pay a lot more attention to reflections, highlights, and color corona that I see around me.
Oh! And I am SO excited to try out some plein air studies- I agree that they result in a lot more expressive paintings.
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