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

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

Linear Figure Study

Due to the current pandemic I had to take photos of my posed model and I chose to use image editing software to blur a part the background out as it was cluttered. I have given myself clear focus for my image. My initial sketch is a focus of the linear values of my image, … Continue reading Linear Figure Study

Drawing the human figure

Due to the covid 19 pandemic, no group activities are taking place, if they are taking place they are restricted to the amount of numbers and you would be required to wear a medical mask. I have decided to take a video life drawing class with the Royal Academy. #LifeDrawingLive Here is the link- https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/online-life-drawing-class-lifedrawinglive … Continue reading Drawing the human figure

Applying paint without brushes

image created with alternative toolsScraping and layeringStamping with knivesStamping with painting knivesBlending on the pagepainting with fingerssponge effectsbottle lid stampfinal image created without brushes I got really stuck into this task. Starting first with painting plastic painting knives and steel painting knives. Immediately, I could mix the colours a lot easier and more efficiently. I … Continue reading Applying paint without brushes