Studying a Sargent Head

John Singer Sargent’s painting 'Head of an Arab' is a study he made for the Boston Public Library murals in 1891. Among the countless works he made for the library project, to me, this one stands out for its beautiful brushwork and fantastic color. I tried to finish my copy in one session but wasn’t quite able. Working sight size with a tablet next to my canvas paper this study took about four hours.
My palette was:
Titanium white
Yellow ochre
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium red light
Alizarin crimson
Burnt Sienna
Raw umber
Cobalt blue
Ivory black
Linseed oil was my medium. Brushes were bristle rounds and filberts and nylon rounds.
Thanks for watching!

[@jvballatore]

Impressive and completely fascinating to watch!

[@nanli8136]

Great skills

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks:)

[@Idahadleyart]

So enjoyed watching this ❤ it’s exciting watching you build form at first and adding details at the end, it all comes together so beautifully.

[@olddirtymasters]

🙏@Idahadleyart

[@ianstevenson1930]

A stunning return ODM. What a fascinating and challenging choice of subject! Welcome back Sir! Your genius has been sorely missed.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks you so much- very kind of you!

[@incognito3620]

Beautiful job! Your matching and mixing of color was a thrill to watch. Impressive. To me this is one of Sargents best paintings.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you!

[@MihaelaRizon]

Thank you! 😊

[@prairie.artist]

Thank you❤

[@jameslabs1]

Respect.

[@marwan1766]

Why there is no sound ?

[@leticiascpaila]

Hello, Im facinating with your videos, but they have no sound?

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks:) yes for now no sound.

[@leticiascpaila]

another question, on what are you painting? paper?

[@olddirtymasters]

Yes, paper. See the description for more info. Thx