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June 14, 2019 at 5:12 pm #474490
tmwilliams
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I’m doing this for a friend. I like it so far…but sense that it needs more contrast between the lights and darks.

Thoughts? I certainly don’t want to go too far…

9×7 on Arches 140lb using DS tubes.

Thomas
June 14, 2019 at 5:48 pm #841552
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I agree your instinct about contrast is correct. Plus the fabric is the same color and value as the background which washes him out. If you don’t want to mess with the fabric you could tone the background. He would look more solid against a dark background.

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June 14, 2019 at 5:54 pm #841557
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I was toying with that…that may be the way to go. What color would you recommend?

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June 14, 2019 at 6:46 pm #841553
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Maybe a very dark green to complement the red. Here’s a quick flood fill with black for a visual.

I recently got into Iconography (short lived) but did a knight in gold leaf (metallic acrylic) in the Orthodox tradition. St George and the Dragon.

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June 14, 2019 at 7:28 pm #841558
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I wonder…if I do a light brownstone archway off to one side and terminating above his head with a dark interior…
June 14, 2019 at 7:29 pm #841559
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Maybe a very dark green to complement the red. Here’s a quick flood fill with black for a visual.[IMG]http://s3.amazonaws.com/wetcanvas-hdc/Community/images/14-Jun-2019/131690-2022851-IMG_3066_1.jpg[/IMG]

I recently got into Iconography (short lived) but did a knight in gold leaf (metallic acrylic) in the Orthodox tradition. St George and the Dragon.
[IMG]http://s3.amazonaws.com/wetcanvas-hdc/Community/images/14-Jun-2019/131690-thumbnail_4.jpg[/IMG]

I played with iconography one, too. Lots of fun…I will return to it one day.
June 14, 2019 at 8:15 pm #841554
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I was toying with that…that may be the way to go. What color would you recommend?

t

Go for that! You can’t be afraid to take risks, even to the point of ruining a painting. You could always start over and get back to this point if necessary.

Christophervasil.com
June 14, 2019 at 8:23 pm #841555
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Another thing to consider is dark accents. A few dark accents between his arms and breastplate will make his chest protrude. A lot can be accomplished with just a few well place accents.

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June 14, 2019 at 8:23 pm #841556
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Another thing to consider is dark accents. A few dark accents between his arms and breastplate will make his chest protrude. A lot can be accomplished with just a few well place accents.

Christophervasil.com
June 14, 2019 at 9:31 pm #841560
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Another thing to consider is dark accents. A few dark accents between his arms and breastplate will make his chest protrude. A lot can be accomplished with just a few well place accents.

Sounds good. Thank you!

Thomas
June 15, 2019 at 9:36 am #841561
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Here’s the latest.

I am not sure if I am dark enough on the background.
June 15, 2019 at 12:36 pm #841551
painterbear Moderator Oakwood, Ohio
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I like the figure, but agree the background could be darker to make him stand out even more.

Sylvia
June 16, 2019 at 6:39 am #841562
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I did darken it a bit more…posted in the gallery.
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