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    Graphite on toned gessoed hardboard 12” x 16”. Plan to fix, then paint with either pastels or oils

    #703389

    Lovely so far. She has some real elegance already.

    #703391

    great start, keep posting updates…

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    #703388
    Boafamily
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        Nicely done thus far…

        #703393

        Graphite on toned gessoed hardboard 12” x 16”. Plan to fix, then paint with either pastels or oils
        [IMG]http://s3.amazonaws.com/wetcanvas-hdc/Community/images/30-Sep-2018/2036873-C30056E2-2C5E-49E6-97EF-1FBB67D6BCE2.jpeg[/IMG]

        Progressing with pastels. Should I continue with a background river scene?

        #703383

        I always prefer to do background colour very early to establish a relationship with the main subjec5… but your way seems to be working well…looking Good :thumbsup:

        Mac

        #703394

        Thank you all for commenting, always good to get feedback.

        Mac, Agreed, it’s better to Block in colors and values before detailing. Originally I didn’t plan to include any environment save the shadows. Not sure where it will go. I may reference some Millet or Jules Breton for the background.

        #703387

        I find backgrounds difficult. The greens you have in the transitions to shadows on the figure help bind the two together.

        Nathan.
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        #703395

        Used iPad to make black&white copy, Printed on black&white printer paper and sketched some ideas.
        Please, Opinions, ideas welcome.


        #703390

        The addition of other figures gives it narrative, which I like. Just be careful with the greens – they can take over.

        #703384
        ArtistOz
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            I’d check your reference carefully the relationships between the belly button, pubis and hips are off. The stomach faces a slightly different direction than the pubis and hips something is out of place in that area. Also the head looks a little small you could be right it doesn’t hurt to confirm the size relationship.

            Bill,
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            #703396

            Bill,
            Thanks for pointing that out. The belly button and tummy are off a little. I put this aside and I’m glad I haven’t started adding more figures or background before making these corrections. Also, when roughing in, I had made the head larger at one point, but now I’m afraid it’s still not quite right and you are right about that as well. That will be difficult to redraw at this point.

            #703385
            ArtistOz
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                Patrick, you can increase the volume of her hair to make the head a little larger you will have to search out a suitable hairstyle other than pony tail for her, that is one way to fool the eye.

                Bill,
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                #703397

                Adjusted figures drawing some, then got carried away with color/skin tones. I know I tend to exaggerate chroma.
                As far as adding figures/ composition….I think I’ll leave her alone in her moment. What do you think?

                #703392

                You’ve worked hard on this Boogie and its come out really well. Leave her standing alone and move on :)

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