Below is the entire painting process of the image:
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| This is a blown up photocopy of the final image in the exact dimensions of the final painting. I drew all 3 characters separately and then composited them later. By drawing Two-Face first, I was able to enlarge and photocopy both of his shoulders to ensure the smaller character's feet were properly planted. |
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| Very seldom do I paint on canvas now. I prefer painting on wood panel. This is what is looks like before literally any marks are made. |
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| After doing the base coat, transferring the drawing and outlining the characters with ink. |
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| Blocking in the atmosphere. You'll note the digital rough color version above to keep me on track (and save a lot of time!). |
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| Blocking in Two-Face's ...uh, faces. I'll paint to the lines and re-ink them because it's easier to see, but also so the drawing doesn't become lost. |
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| Starting the highlights. |
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| Blocking in the suit. |
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| The head is just about done. |
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| Strengthening highlights on his blazer. |
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| The coin was painted in iridescent stainless steel paint which mimics the sheen of an actual coin quite nicely. You'll also notice I still haven't painted in Two-Face's pupils. This is to insure the eye direction between him and Jiminy is achieved - very important! |
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| Refining the atmosphere around the characters. This will determine the highlights and colors. |
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| Hot Stuff progression. |
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| Finally added in the pupils! |
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| Figuring out Hot Stuff's shadow. |
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| Getting the detail and perspective right of the coin. |
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| The final product! (It's quite a process - but I enjoy the whole experience. This painting took a month to do.) 'The Expediency Factor', Acrylic and ink on wood panel, 20"x24", 2012 |
