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That’s much better, Nora- it balances out all the other colours on your face as well.
I didn’t use to think that backgrounds mattered much, but I am realising that they are necessary to interact with the face/figure to get accurate colour and value.
Great job!bethany
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My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
Well, after not having drawn or painted anything in over two years I decided to get back into things. Unfortunately, I managed to lose what little skill I had to begin with…..LOL. After several hours, I had to walk away before I go nuts:
W/N Van Dyck Brown with lots of turpentine on canvas pad.
I’ll put it aside for now and come back to it tomorrow with fresh eyes and coffee
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I don’t know if it’s a close likeness or not but looks to me like you’re very talented and know your way around a canvas with a brush sketch:clap: . Good job from my point of view.
Angel Hugs, Pat THere’s one of mine, painted two weeks ago in one session. Oil on linen paper, 38x46cm.
CC’s more than welcome!
Well, after not having drawn or painted anything in over two years I decided to get back into things. Unfortunately, I managed to lose what little skill I had to begin with…..LOL. After several hours, I had to walk away before I go nuts:
W/N Van Dyck Brown with lots of turpentine on canvas pad.
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I’ll put it aside for now and come back to it tomorrow with fresh eyes and coffee I like this a lot.
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Michael– great work here- mirror or photo? Love the monochrome.
Johan– this is really well done, too. The richness in colour you have achieved with the oils is remarkable. Same question- mirror or photo?
bethany
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My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
Michael, you have summed up the main frustrations with drawing and painting portraits! I do my best to draw every day- that is the habit that helps the most with progress.
(Yes, I was locked out as well.)bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
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My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
This thread inspired me to paint my first self-portrait…back in June. I’ve finally decided to put the paintbrush down & walk away, flaws and all. Next time I’ll use better lighting and sit a little farther from the mirror. If only my darn model would quit moving!
- Beth
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