I have some portraits coming up so I’m doing some tests. I love how paint looks on a smooth surface, but I hate preparing the masonite. I figured, maybe I could buy some ready made canvas and work wet into wet. I bought some little canvases to try it out. Above is a test I started. I abandoned it pretty early on because the paint pools in the recesses. Still, I’m going to try out some finer weave canvases before I go back to masonite and matte medium.

This is a wonderful portrait. Her look really communicates an idea.
Thanks.