Painting a Woman in a Sleeveless Dress

Painting a woman in a sleeveless dress.

I drew the sketch from an online photo about four months ago, and recently painted it.

I was intrigued with the dress, and imagined that the painted image would be beautiful.

A high-low dress is a special kind of dress that is short in the front and long in the back.

In this case, it is short on one side, and long on the other.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

Painting a Woman in a Sleeveless Dress - The Process

I started by sketching the lines of the woman as I was viewing the photo.

Since the dress is sleeveless, I drew her arms and shoulders carefully.

I enjoyed showing how the dress fit around her neck and chest.

I then drew the shorter part of the dress on one side, and the longer part on the other side.

I focused on the lines and flowing curves in the dress.

The flowing curves help the dress look soft and real.

I also drew the high heeled fancy sandals with straps.

Watercolor worked beautifully on the dress, and captured the sheer, layered look.

When I started painting, I picked bright colors that match the style of the dress.

Each image has a dress that has been painted a different color: pink, red, and yellow, to name a few.

I use a thin brush on the small spaces to hopefully paint within the lines.

I painted the skin three different shades.

I used watercolor for the brown and bronze tones, and colored pencil for the lighter shade.

There are a variety of hairstyles in the collection:ponytails, buns, and hair that is loose.

The eyes, lips, and nose are the most challenging parts as it is difficult for me draw them so small.

At times, I add earrings or a bracelet to make the woman look extra stylish (although I didn't this time).

In the end, the picture shows a beautiful woman in a fun and flowing high-low dress.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

Staying in the practice of drawing and painting helps me learn about shapes, and colors, and improves my overall skills.

It also lets me use my imagination.

I like creating pictures like this because every dress and every woman can look different and special.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

Painted woman in a sleeveless dress.

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