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

Head and shoulder portrait

For this portrait I wanted to indulge in the theme of a regal portrait that royality would sit for. I was in a local infinity cove studio so the background is pure brilliant white. My sitter is standing and wearing props. Exploring poses Photos of poses Sketches of poses Tonal value sketch The difficult parts … Continue reading Head and shoulder portrait

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

Tonal Figure Study

Exercise - tonal figure study I am starting this exercise with a beautiful tonally pleasing photograph due to the glorious Covid 19 restrictions. I would like to do this study with the person once able to. Credit: Matt Henman- Cup of tea.TV Initial sketch (Sketch one- I used my trusty clutch pencil to create a … Continue reading Tonal Figure Study