This image shows the development process of a portrait of British musician King Krule, built up in multiple layers. The first layer is done in tempera – a traditional painting technique in which pigment is mixed with a binder such as egg yolk. This medium dries quickly and provides a stable, matte base for further painting.
After the tempera layer, the painting is built up further in oil paint. Layer by layer, form, color, and expression are developed. As the work progresses, the facial details are refined, color contrasts are enhanced, and the background is added. The painting gradually evolves into a finished portrait with attention to light, skin tones, and expression.
The sequence clearly shows the working method: from underpainting to final result.
