Process sketch of Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan from "The Mummy" movie franchise

Portrait sketches of Rachel Wiesz as Evelyn Carnahan, ultimately Evelyn Carnahan O’Connell, from “The Mummy” movie franchise.

Final sketch of Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan from "The Mummy" movie franchise

As with many portraits, one is merely is state moving towards another purpose. The top stage involved the most painting and work to reach a satisfactory likeness of Ms. Wiesz. From there, the goal was to give it an air of antiquity related to the essense of the film which led to a wet plate interpretation of the portrait. 

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