Painting Hair - Things to Learn

"Staring Intently"

Oil on Canvas, 8" sq., c. Catherine Vines

   

I'm still not satisfied with my model's hair.  

However, I found a great resource on WetCanvas, "Tips on Painting Hair." Among the tips they offer are:

• The darkest parts are behind and around the ear.
• Highlights have the most texture (I tried that here and am not so sure).
• Like everything else, paint values!
• Be sure hair models the shape of the head.
• Extend flesh tones into the hair line.

Now to work on putting them into effect.