Stage 1 : Drawing

Mr. McCloud begins by talking with the subject or guardian to get an idea of the individual’s personality and portrait desires.

Then, a sitting is set up to capture various poses and expressions. He uses a camera, quick sketches, and color notes to record the session. Usually this requires two to three hours.

Returning to the studio and working from the photographs, notes and sketches creates the client drawing. This is an important stage to creating a solid foundational drawing from whence to build upon. During this stage the size and positioning is established.

Stage 2 : The Under Painting

It is important to establish the direction of the painting by building layer upon layer as paint adheres to paint. During this stage Caspar McCloud starts with the under paint and end up with the base painting.

Stage 3 : Refining the process

At this stage the painting is well established and we will continue to build upon the layer of paint using a variety of techniques which are employed such as glazing in areas as needed. During this stage Caspar McCloud works on the details of each of the subjects to refine the painting.

Stage 4 : Refinement and Finishing Touches

At this stage the painting is complete and using a variety of the brush and techniques brings the illusion of life out of the painting. Upon delivery, Mr. McCloud when necessary will have a final sitting with the subject before presentation of the subject.