I have embarked on this self challenge to finally paint figures and portraits. I have been copying other artists paintings, and doing a relatively decent job. I have also been sketching with a pencil and enjoying that. Suddenly I felt like using water colours, so decided to paint from a reference photograph. This was taken on a trek in the Himalayas. The photograph with the pot in the foreground was a nice composition, but the picture also captured his slightly shy smile, which my painting hasn't managed to!!!! I think I have got the composition and the colours, but messed up on the face, and the fluidity of the figure. I am posting it anyway, as this blog is about recording myjourney towards learning to be a water colour artist, the good and the not so good !
I think you have done an excellent job on this figure Brinda!...you have managed to capture the expression as he almost hides by the wall. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI think you are well on your way in this journey. I think you captured him well even if you put perhaps a few years on his age. I am learning from you and others and am also hoping to get better as I go. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYes, the boy is older in your painting--but he is older--so your painting is accurate. Nice job. The expression is the same and the pot being off kilter adds a nice touch, a contemporary touch. I also like your use of grays with the sweater being the hot spot, the focal point.
ReplyDeleteI think you have done a great job too!
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