Riverbend – Take II (1)
I’ve begun “Riverbend” anew. I’m tackling things with gouache paint this time.
Category: Drawings from the Imagination
Changing Course: Gouache Paint
I’m finding I need an opaque paint. I think I may be switching it up to goauche.
More Practice: Tree Bark and Rocks in Watercolor
I did decide to practice a bit more. I’ve decided that if I just jump in like last time, I may make critical mistakes again, leading me to need to restart, wasting both time and materials.
Practicing Trees in Watercolor
After failing to create a satisfying painting in “Riverbend”, I’m going to practice my tree painting technique.
Riverbend – A Failed First Take
Mistakes happen. Sometimes, you can’t avoid them in trial and error.
Portrait Demonstration in Graphite no 5 (4)
We bring this drawing to a close, finishing up the hair and modeling.
Portrait Demonstration in Graphite no. 5 (3)
I continue the portrait, refining the rendering as I go.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 5 (1)
Here, we begin the fifth of my portrait demonstrations in graphite. I choose a model full view, soft lighting.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 4 (4)
We bring the portrait to a close. The hair, the clothes, and final adjustments.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no. 4 (3)
We see refinement to the face’s shading in this session. Finally, things are taking shape, even if we still have a long way to go.