Cleopatra (2 Viewers)

[blaster]

I was watching a great documentary on the Minoan Civilisation and how they traded aggressively with Egypt. One of the main goods they traded was the the purple dye extracted from the sea shells. This vibrant colour was also prized in Egypt.

So I didn't need any further excuse to go back and repaint Cleopatra's fabric with this shade. I got this lovely oil colour from my last holiday in Spain. The leopard is just waiting to paw her...

 

[blaster]

I also went over her skin with a shade of this to harmonise the flesh tones.

 

[Ivanhoe]

I also went over her skin with a shade of this to harmonise the flesh tones.

Victor;

Agree with the change to 'Purple', versus the Green.

You remind me of Da Vinci, always improving his work.

Thank you for posting.

 

[blaster]

Hi Matt,

Thanks for that overwhelming compliment.

I shall now christen this piece "Claw and Paw" after Frank Buck.

Rgds Victor