Tina with a Turban. 70 x 50 cm, oil on linen.
Here, quickly, is a turban portrait I did last month during the overcast and rainy days we had on Korčula. It’s for a turban/hat-themed group show this fall at Ann Long Fine Art in Charleston, SC.
Below are a few of the sketches we tried with various styles of turban. The one we settled on was bought on Ebay, and shipped from Turkey. I had actually wanted a more Venetian-style turban, as it fit with our setting, but getting these things right is more complicated than one would think. These paintings were all done in one sitting with very unsuitable light. We were on a terrace with only reflected light off of the garden around us. It’s always interesting trying new lighting set-ups, though having one strong light source makes for a much simpler painting experience.
Turban Sketch #1. 25 x 23 cm, oil on panel.
Turban Sketch #2. 25 x 25 cm, oil on panel.
Turban Sketch #3. 25 x 23 cm, oil on panel.
Update: Here is an earlier attempt:
The Turkish Turban. 35 x 25 cm, oil on panel.
I love the sketches-wonderful energy to those.
The main portrait is truly exquisite. One of the best I’ve seen. Makes me think of some past masters. Thanks for sharing it.