Julie Bloch
Nicole Mueller
Dawn Higgins
Allen Stentzel
Leslie Newman
Andrea Pope
Jacki Knell
Tanyan Lim
Jenni Twidle
Janice Austin
Ed Clifton
Rich Hoffman
Jean Young
Damiao Vieira
Amy Schrom
- Take time to do a sketch of the figure. It's when you feel out the bends, the weight, the length of the arms and legs, the clothing, etc. Taking that knowledge to the canvas or board or paper really does help - you're more familiar with the subject. It adds to the flow of the progression.
- The success of your painting lies in the accuracy of the figure, so put your best efforts in getting it right before you work on the rest of the piece. And don't give up until you do get it right. You will - just keep working at it. Resist finishing up the rest of the scene, the chair, the wall, even the details of the clothing - until you've convinced yourself the figure is right.
Some tips:
- measure distances ( with your paintbrush, your finger, no need to get a ruler) and compare the lengths and widths of the body to each other. You'll always be able to spot something amiss by doing this.
- remember we are 3-dimensional objects. If you have trouble with a 'cardboard cut-out' look,think of the body like a slinky. The edges curve with the bends. Almost imagine the side you
cannot see when your painting a human figure.
- pay great attention to where the weight of the body lands.
- when I say 'the accuracy of the figure' , I do not mean this gentleman has to look exactly like the photograph. A likeness, yes, but this challenge is to get the human figure right. If you choose to make his shirt green, I don't mind - if you put him in another setting, I don't mind. I'm asking you to work on the figurative aspect. To some, it'll come easy - to some, it won't. But don't give up..... I know you can do it.
Take your time - you've got 3 weeks. I'm traveling some this month, so I'm stretching this out until Wednesday, July 29th. Enjoy.
Photo for past challenge - Man Resting on Metal Chair
This challenge ended on Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm EST.
7 comments:
Oh boy, what to do with this guy. Got to put him some other scene, doing what?? Fun stuff.
Can't wait to get painting on this one. Have missed a few... thanks!
Good! I need LOTS of practice on figures.... lots...
Thanks for the tips anyway. I also like to paint a figure. Sometimes I'm satisfied with the results, sometimes I'm disappointed.
I really like seeing all the different ways people interpreted the photo.
Its monday 27th and I've counted 86 entries... is that a lot or what!
Great blog there! It`t refreshing to see so many good artistic vision of the same subject. All the best for you all.
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