Here is the completed underpainting with color added to the hair. I also blocked in the sweater with black. Whenever I use a solid black, I always try to add some raw umber to it. This helps with drying -- ivory black on its own can take weeks to dry!
Before I start with flesh tones, I paint in pure vermilion and blue-grey areas. This is what I affectionately call my "rash" phase. The intention is for these color patches to "glow" through the upper flesh tone layers and give a blush to the painting.
Next time -- beginning the flesh!
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