Materials are important to the artist and like a lot of things in life, it is better to obtain the best that you can possibly afford. Painting isn´t always an easy craft – so your tools are very important to you. For example, if you choose mediocre materials the final result arrived at will probably [...]
Including a hand in your portraits adds a significant measure of excitement but can quickly ruin an otherwise fine portrait if done incorrectly. The goal is to incorporate the hand so that it is not only proportionally and gestural accurate, but is in agreement in personality with the expression of the face. For instance, an [...]
To craft interesting fluid portraits that breathe life you must understand the effect of the spine on the skull and shoulders. To craft a relaxed feeling in your portraits quite often you will need to draw the skull slanted. Most people when they are at ease will view with their skull slightly slanted. In this [...]
A interesting thing about drawing the side view view is that novices find it much simpler than the other poses. Yet, the advanced draftsperson can find the side view quite demanding. For the advanced draftsperson the test lies in the struggle to affect a three-dimensional sculptured look. Looking at the construct in the side view [...]
Posing your model surrounded by a number of props can add much attention, dimension, and appeal to a portrait and goes a long way to describing your model. A prop can add appreciably to the composition of the portrait. Rendering a portrait with a prop, such as a hat or even ear muffs, obliges you [...]
Reading a more in depth interview on Jack Vettriano it seems that he is a very complicated man that is misunderstood as an artist by critics that have been saying he’s rubbish for so long that they wont admit that they were wrong from the start. Jack Vettriano is quick to admit his need to [...]
Art presents itself in a variety of shapes and forms today – to me it is always interesting and gratifying to appreciate other peoples art. You don´t necessarily have to enjoy it personally to accept the hard work that has gone into it and the thought behind it. As a contemporary artist myself – I [...]
The rendering of children demands freshness and directness of purpose. Unfortunately, there are not too many quick and ready rules. Let us just say that kids’ portraits demand a keen and patient eye. For those who intend to do commercial portraiture the good news is that kids’ portraits can be lucrative. There are very few [...]
From amature to master woodworkers, everyone will love these free woodworking plans. These woodworking patterns are marked out step by step, and with the incorporation of woodworking projects that include etched glass and etched mirrors, you can complete many masterful projects that will be the envy of your friends and neighbors. With these complimentary woodworking [...]
Rendering hair is dictated by several factors: the type of hair, its hue, texture, amount, the arrangement and styling of the hair, the personality and mood of the model or the photograph, and the light effect upon the hair. The arabesque of the hair is part of the overall arabesque. A correct arabesque is essential [...]
