Telling a story

Preparation I was a bit set back by this task as I really wanted to explore what and how I could create a story. I explored my photo albums and explored what images could fit the brief. I ended up loosely sketching four images. (From left to right, Up then down) 1. Two ladies laughing, … Continue reading Telling a story

A figure in an interior

I have chosen to work with a photography with my model, he is reading a book by a window on a throw covered armchair. I have two sources of light one we can see and the other is just out of view. This adds some clear highlights which I am hoping depicts space around him. … Continue reading A figure in an interior

Conveying character

I would like to convey joy/happiness. I have chosen an image I have taken of someone mid-laughter, this image is rich in character, you are able to see a huge smile and the face is full of the creases you experience when you are laughing. I started preparations for this painting by creating a line … Continue reading Conveying character

Creating mood and atmosphere

Head and Shoulder portrait with a little bit of body. My aim is too create a sad, thoughtful painting that shows my model in thought with a saddness behind his eyes. This hopefully would allow the viewer to explore there sad thoughts. I want to explore some pallette options and some view points. My first … Continue reading Creating mood and atmosphere

Self Portrait

Initial sketch Initial Sketch - I gave myself 30 minutes to sketch my face. I started with middle line created by the shadow, nose, glasses, eye-shape and lip shape. I then drew my face outline. Here is where i noticed how unlike me this sketch looked. With 4 minutes left I filled in the shadows … Continue reading Self Portrait