Gus Romo

Spring Cleaning – New Site’s a coming

Gus Romo — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:25:37 +0000

As you may or may not have noticed I have taken down the site, the reason being is simple, It’s time to do something different. So the new site is well on it’s way with new content to boot. I’m excited to share it all. Until then here is a sneak peak at something silly.

Back to the studio – WIP progress

Gus Romo — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:10:00 +0000

Ethan – update

Gus Romo — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:29:17 +0000

Back in the studio trying to finish these WIP’s lying around. I picked this one of Ethan. I’ve been meaning to get back to it for a while. The session went well, and here is the result. Next i’ll fill in the background with color then I’ll need to let it dry before I do anymore.

Looking at this a day later I probably should have added in some kind of back light in the background before I let it dry.

Finished Study

Gus Romo — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:26:24 +0000

My eye kept going back to this study I did a few years ago, I knew then that there was a lot to be desired for then but it was just a quick study. So I went back and had a little fun. Now I can say it’s finished. Much better in my opinion.

JVF

Gus Romo — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:00:59 +0000

Mr Jack, is the true JVF (those being his initials). These two images are from my first and second sitting, each being about 3 hours long. I hope to put in just one more 3 hour sitting to finish this up.

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At hour 13 -

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At hour 10 – This version is over soft, with lots of the key likeness aspects almost lost (Eyes, and Chin being the biggest). After a good nights sleep it looks very obvious to me. However not all is lost. More updates to follow.

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At hour 7

Tickled Pinck

Gus Romo — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:40:54 +0000

Of course (to me) the title is meant to be a pun on this here individuals name, Mr. David Pinck. I thought that working with this small (5×7) canvas would be a little easier. But no, as it turns out it has been quite the pain. However this as a study has so far been very rewarding. I have definably learned a few lessons. I see flaws but for a first sitting it not bad.

Thursday – update

Gus Romo — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:39:01 +0000

Putting some more work into my Ethan portrait. Flushed in the first part of the background as well. I know think this one is ready to add the color washes.

In this picture you can also see my improved lighting situation, my pictures are no longer yellowish. I recently got some 5000k bulbs for my studio and I can not recommend them enough.

Studio setup is huge when it comes to painting, I know I’m late to the party on this but it’s better to learn late than to never learn at all

Sequoia

Gus Romo — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:04:34 +0000

Sequoia is the hardest work dog in the sub business.

Draw a friend day

Gus Romo — Tue, 24 May 2011 04:48:47 +0000

It’s draw a friend day (yeah I made that up) so I started with my Best, Mr. Bruner. He is a nicest and most approachable person you will ever meet. :p

The Wife – first sitting

Gus Romo — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:12:00 +0000