I finally got some of my mdf panels, so this is the first one I made myself. I used gesso for the first layers, then Golden's Acrylic Gesso for Pastel, then a thin layer of tinted acrylic paint. Wow, what a great surface! The panel measures 18x22.
I'm close to done, have more to do on his left hand. I think I've created a tangent with the wall on the right and the edge of the table, so will try to change that. Maybe by moving it or changing the contrast or both. Suggestions are welcome.
Jean