Next idea

Regarding that almost pitiful painting guidelines list I threw together the other, I am considering how to actually apply those generic little rules. I'm thinking of a portrait, and since I've been finding difficulty capturing the depth that skin actually has, I'll follow those stipulations I put in place. I'll be able to create a lot of depth using thin layers of medium. I certainly enjoy things being thick and opaque but it does a disservice to some objects since not everything is completely solid and creamy. I'm excited to capture the translucency that can be seen in blood vessels, pores, and even skin stretched thin regardless of which part of the body its on. This post will mark my official exploration of this, since I'm an amateur and fool, haha.