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Cool that you are moving into oils they are diffiicult but also very forgiving....I've been there as an ex-art teacher and Artist.
Try using an almost black background and work forward fromt here....yes, it's a Renaissance approach but your style dictates that at this time. Never use pure black - ever. Best lesson I've ever learned in 50+ years. In nature nothing is just pure Mars Black. It's completely dead and limits your magic.
Go forward and just leave the white spots for pure light. Enhance.
Rule Number One: You can always go darker and add depth. You can never brighten and clarity to a piece past pure white. That's where the magic is.
I can't believe I just told you the secrets of real great art!! Bon voyage!!! Share your newer pieces.
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