This is my 300’th drawing since the 9th September 2014 !
And it’s the first baby I’ve ever drawn.. The real one is cuter – see him here
It’s a little iritating that he ended up with that cookey look because of the placement of the eyes. I need to begin to step back and look at my drawing before starting with the paint.
It’s on 350 gram A3 Paper. So it’s the biggest watercolor painting I’ve done so far.. It took almost three hours (and I’m charged with schoolwork.. what AM i doing?)
I’d live to hear peoples suggestions and critiques. It’s the first time that i use masking fluid in the hair, and i think it turned out okay although I’m not quite there
And by the way – the paper is too big to fit in my scanner, so i took a photo – the colors may not be 100%
Do you draw flat or with your board at an angle? I ask because I find my eye placement goes horribly wrong if I don’t have my board almost vertical.
It¨s almost horizontal actually. That might be something worth trying. I haven’t got a stand to hold the drawings though..
My easel broke and I have yet to replace it. I, therefore, used to have my drawing board resting on my knees but leaning against a chair back in front of me when I attended life drawing. That system works pretty well. I do need to replace my easel but there is always something else that needs the money more. Worth a try anyway.
Very Alice Neel in feeling. I like it!
And congrats on #300.
Very Alice Neel in feeling. I like it!
And congrats on #300.
You can see what I wrote about her here, and see some of her work: http://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2014/08/03/alice-neel/
Thanks, I’ll check it out!
Yes–Congrats on #300! Looks good to me.
Thankyou!
Yes–Congrats on #300! Looks good to me.
Thankyou!
Nice portrait. I was wondering whether you used masking fluid…I need to try that.
Thanks – yes it seems to be one of the better ways to do white highlights.. I also have some white gouache that i bought recently, but i find that i need to apply a lot for it to be completely opaque.. I’m glad you like it!
Thanks for the tip 🙂
Nice portrait. I was wondering whether you used masking fluid…I need to try that.
Thanks – yes it seems to be one of the better ways to do white highlights.. I also have some white gouache that i bought recently, but i find that i need to apply a lot for it to be completely opaque.. I’m glad you like it!
Thanks for the tip 🙂
300 is a big number! Keep up the great work!! Very nice portrait to round it up…
300 is a big number! Keep up the great work!! Very nice portrait to round it up…