Showing posts with label self-portrait. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self-portrait. Show all posts
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Monday, October 17, 2011
Oil Portraits
A continuation of the last post, this time the oils. The two first ones are monochromatic portraits.
The next ones are done with the 'alla-prima' method. First I did a monochromatic underpainting with either Burnt Sienna or Terra Rosa, and after letting it dry overnight I started working on the rest, starting with the darks and then going to the lights. I have very little experience with oils, so all this was kind of new to me.
I enjoy oils, the possibilities they offer are amazing. However, I must admit that I do not enjoy the smells, nor dwelling with potentially hazardous liquids. And it's dirtying.
So in conclusion, I'd like to explore some more with these, but my main medium is unlikely to change from digital. I really enjoy the lack of mess.
The next ones are done with the 'alla-prima' method. First I did a monochromatic underpainting with either Burnt Sienna or Terra Rosa, and after letting it dry overnight I started working on the rest, starting with the darks and then going to the lights. I have very little experience with oils, so all this was kind of new to me.
I enjoy oils, the possibilities they offer are amazing. However, I must admit that I do not enjoy the smells, nor dwelling with potentially hazardous liquids. And it's dirtying.
So in conclusion, I'd like to explore some more with these, but my main medium is unlikely to change from digital. I really enjoy the lack of mess.
Monday, May 2, 2011
ipad painting
So I recently got an ipad, which I've been enjoying very much. One of the reasons I wanted it was as an electronic sketchbook. I don't have a stylus yet, but I've been enjoying it already. Here's my first try on it with the ArtRage app:
I must say, drawing with just my finger is hard and clumsy, but kind of fun. Can't wait for my stylus though.
And I've tried another self-portrait, although this one looks more off than the last one:
I must say, drawing with just my finger is hard and clumsy, but kind of fun. Can't wait for my stylus though.
And I've tried another self-portrait, although this one looks more off than the last one:
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Self-Portraits
Here are two self portraits, done in about 1,5 year interval
They were both done in around 45mn:
2009
2011
Improvement!
I enjoy going back in old works and comparing, makes me feel good about myself (sometimes...)
I have files with drawings as old as around 2002, where I decided i wanted to get serious about drawing (around 13-14 years old).
They are terrible.
They were both done in around 45mn:
2009
2011
Improvement!
I enjoy going back in old works and comparing, makes me feel good about myself (sometimes...)
I have files with drawings as old as around 2002, where I decided i wanted to get serious about drawing (around 13-14 years old).
They are terrible.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Self-Portraits
Haven't updated in a while, but I don't feel like letting this place die yet. I may post some more WIPs soon.
More work for class.The number of self-portraits that I've been doing in art school keeps growing, but I guess it's an easy way to draw a human figure without having to look for someone willing to let you draw them.
The one on the left is done in india ink, and the one on the right with black and white colored pencils. I'm unhappy with the ink one, but the pencil one is not too bad. I might try the pencil technique again.
More work for class.The number of self-portraits that I've been doing in art school keeps growing, but I guess it's an easy way to draw a human figure without having to look for someone willing to let you draw them.
The one on the left is done in india ink, and the one on the right with black and white colored pencils. I'm unhappy with the ink one, but the pencil one is not too bad. I might try the pencil technique again.
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