The Magnifying Glass in the Artists Tool box

For the painting commission to replicate Francois Boucher's, Morning Coffee (or titled The Breakfast,) I found myself using the magnifying glass to render certain details as precise as possible.

Detail of the painting replica of Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist

Oil on Linen

A detail of the painting commission of the master work, Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist by Bernardino Luini

Ephmera Painting Update

Finally, the painting is at a stage worthy of a detail shot. Unfortunately, the gloss of the oil paint did not cooperate with my camera. Regardless, the glow effect in the painting that I am pursuing is coming along.

Cascade

White Pencil/Black Paper Drawing