Tonight's class involved refining the painting, adding depth and contour to the body. I was quite pleased with the result achieved on the model's right arm and legs. I found the left arm, with its forshortening, to be quite a challenge and in need of more work and refinement. Our instructor explained that working with the negative space surrounding the arm would allow our eye to see the arm in a different light - hence the splash of burgundy.Challenges - the proportion and angle of left arm and not mixing enough paint-again.
Rewarding - contours and shadows of the right arm and leg.
I am thoroughly enjoying working with the human form and find myself eager to paint more. Volunteers anyone?
2 comments:
Such an interesting perspective to see the progress of your work as opposed to simply the final product. I will have to admit to not always understanding an artist's work so much as simmply appreciating the colour or appearance of what I see in front of me. However, your postings are now offering me a chance to understand your creative process and I am finding myself learning more about your world of artistry. Thanks for the opportunity, my friend. Lord knows my talents best lie on a keyboard, but it is always inspiring to see another's creative work.
Hi Trisha :)
I really like the way b&w oil painting of the woman with necklace is coming along! Wow! :)
Cristian :)
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