The general color of the gradient fade of the logs are used. Here, there are 3 layers of this strategy applied to get a good, solid layer. The object is to get rid of loose, painterly brush strokes.
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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso
Showing posts with label canvas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label canvas. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Step 1: Background, part 1
The general color of the gradient fade of the logs are used. Here, there are 3 layers of this strategy applied to get a good, solid layer. The object is to get rid of loose, painterly brush strokes.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Step 3: Sculpting
the white paint is applied with one thin layer at a time. Where the lightest parts of the skin are will be where more layers of paint are applied. the image will start to build as you go.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Step 4: Shaping with Darks
In this image, the image is being sculpted using darks, subtle darks. The forward feathers begin to come to life as well as the feathers that take up most of the composition. Notice that there are no outlines, only shading (when it comes to the feathers). Details include shading as well as the "eyes" of the feathers.
Step 5: Details
Finishing touches are in the detail. In this case, it was creating the feathers to be more realistic and adding the splatter of gold. In many cases, you have to know when to walk away from a piece. You can render all you want but, in most cases, enough is enough and as an artist you have to know when you've got enough "ingredients". Adding more gold to the outline contributed to the finishing touches.
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