Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Faces and places number 3


Emily number 3 
watercolor 
7.9x7.9 
An art buddy and I are both trying to paint this picture of Emily. I am using the Value Finder she is using her years of practice and wise judgment. My bets are on her.

What I have learned so far : 
Start with the lightest darks you can think of because you can't lighten it up later.

4 comments:

  1. Or, as David says, start with the mids! This is a good photo ref to work from.

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    1. Without David's advice through you Dana I would still be back where I was at the beginning of the month. I think things are going in the right direction now.

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  2. Jo, i think you nailed it. This is perfect...so good luck to the other artist!

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  3. Thank you Kaethe. the month of January was full of throw away faces but today things are going in a better direction. I want to try Tom next.

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