Oil painting practice
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Some thoughts on edges (voiced)
Hey everyone, I wanted to share some thoughts on edges in paintings. English isn't my first language, so I hope what I'm saying makes sense. But I think understanding how hard and soft edges work can be really helpful for artists. I made this video where I analyze some master paintings as well as my own works to show you how they use edges effectively. I hope you find it useful.
2024-05-15 21:21:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Painting Process
a bit of an fun unusual painting to change things up! I've been listening to scifi novels maybe that has to do with it.
2024-04-09 14:20:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Sheep Girl painting process
I ve been trying out this brush currently, used in this painting, try it out if you want. I like brushes that is easy to layer colors and create hue variations by hatching, and it entertains my eye while i'm painting, which i think is actually pretty important in my process, i often overlook that part.
2024-04-03 04:15:03 +0000 UTC View PostExample artists to look at
some artists with great sense of color, being wild with colors while keeping value in mind is the key, as you progress the painting, try to remind yourself to not ruin the solid value and color groups that initially had, its a balance between adding details yet not too much to ruin the big read.
Painting Process
One effective way to study color is to closely examine the works of Impressionist artists, not just the most famous ones like Monet or Sorolla, but a wider variety of them. While their styles may differ, they are all highly tuned in with color, which can be incredibly useful for us who want to improve with color. Think of colors as notes that you place down on the canvas; each mark or decision is a distinct color note. Personally, I don't recommend the process of starting with grayscale and t...
2024-03-31 09:59:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Fun Sketches
Hey, these are sketches I made based on my imagination. They're inspired by the things I notice during my walks. It's fascinating how each house seems to have its own character. Going out and observing really improves my visual memory and understanding of lighting. For the 3rd image, I experimented by painting without any of my go-to colors. Using unfamiliar shades forces me to focus on color relationships instead of just relying on specific colors from the color wheel. It's a great way to sh...
2023-10-08 00:22:24 +0000 UTC View PostMetal and Cloth Painting Tutorial (Voiced)
Hi! I've got a new tutorial for you on how to paint metal and cloth in a way that looks appealing. Plus, I'll point out some common mistakes I see a lot that mess with the material's believability. We'll go over how to use values and specular highlights. By the end, you'll know how to utilize them for material contrast and make your painting and character more appealing!
DISCLAIMER
I've attached some brushes used in this tutorial for you to try out. But a heads up about the ...
2023-10-05 14:08:25 +0000 UTC View PostCelestial Mage Painting Process
I'm back to my active self, it has been a really rough last month, sickness + family issues, so I thank you guys for the support, I appreciate it a ton.
2023-10-04 12:22:56 +0000 UTC View Post