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« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2010, 06:28:52 PM » |
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I believe the painting is as much your own as it can be if it comes from your own photo reference. I use my own reference photo for the focal point and the main subject then I make up the rest. That is usually half way through that entails the background.
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2010, 11:22:13 PM » |
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Marylka , I was just rereading what you said about putting your ref photo away after you finished your painting then you could look and see what it needed , that is interesting !My teachers used to say do a good value sketch and then put away the reference photo , that way it becomes more your own . I do this sometimes but when your doing a lot of detail it becomes easier to have your ref . pic.... I shall try what you said and see if this works .
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Kathy When painting in realism I use the ref image to almost completed then I let go for the very final touches where I feel I could add more in a way that the work needs, than what is in the ref .( Not that I want it photo realistic) As Renee said I may not use all that is in the ref I may change some aspects like the back ground I feel it is not possible to do detail work without ref image .I could not Paint crystal . Landscape maybe I believe a value study would me more suitable for a loose style type of work Impressionist suggestive kind By looking at the finnished painting is when I decide do I need to tone this down, loose that edge is that shape right, is the color deep enough, too many hard edges that sort of thinking , the ref pic does not express this. I would like to think that it looks like a painting rather than a photo . Marylka |
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2010, 11:51:38 PM » |
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My favorite book is a portraiture book by Harley Brown.. 'Eternal truths for every artist'
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« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2010, 08:47:53 AM » |
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Bruce, I will have to look that book up.  Marylka and Kathy, I know I should use a reference photo for my main leaves but I find myself doing it my way without looking. So most of my leaves, (obviously) are lose and sometimes a bit watery. I think I should focus on the leaf more and do a better job. I will do the leaf challenge when I get time. Susans Book is my favorite for leaves. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2010, 10:07:48 AM » |
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Bruce , I haven't heard of Harley Brown must look this up also . I do love portraits but have done very little it is so difficult . I have started with some drawings ,might get to them sometime in the future . Kathy B.
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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2010, 10:33:41 AM » |
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Marylka thanks for the information on your art tips there is so much to read it really speeds things up to have the page and section .
Renee i agree with you but I am sometimes inconsistent , sometimes I will put away my ref . photo and it is fun because I use more of my creativity and then sometimes I'll do what you do Marylka and use the reference till the end then put it away and ask myself all those questions . I do agree though that certain subjects require a reference . I definitely
would not want my painting to look like a photograph . Kathy B
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2010, 03:18:44 PM » |
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Bruce , shame on me Harley Brown was born in Alberta , Canada and I've never heard of him.
His work is stunning . He is a great talent and makes me want to read his book .I will look into this . Thanks Bruce . By the way your portrait of Immogene is really lovely ,I like the way you use color, it's fabulous .You must have been painting a long time ?I will be away this coming week I am attending a workshop with Anne Abgott . Anyone heard of her ?Talk to you again . Kathy B .
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« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2010, 03:33:21 PM » |
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I looked up Harley Brown. His book would be wonderful to have but even the lowest priced used ones are $98.97.  |
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« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2010, 10:22:33 AM » |
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I'm pleased you guys checked out Harley Brown.. he's amazing.. Another artist that I study is Richard Schmid, he is a living Master..
Kathy I have been painting for about 5 years..
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« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2010, 11:39:11 AM » |
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I'm pleased you guys checked out Harley Brown.. he's amazing.. Another artist that I study is Richard Schmid, he is a living Master..
Kathy I have been painting for about 5 years..
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« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2010, 01:23:42 PM » |
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Bruce , you are very talented . I love this forum , we are always learning something new .
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« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2010, 02:38:42 PM » |
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I'm pleased you guys checked out Harley Brown.. he's amazing.. Another artist that I study is Richard Schmid, he is a living Master..
Kathy I have been painting for about 5 years..
I will look up Richard Schmid too! I sure would love to have a Harley Brown book. My wish list! LOL! |
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« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2010, 07:11:16 AM » |
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The book that taught me the most about correct composition is called,
"Capturing the MAGIC of LIGHT in watercolor," by Susan Bourdet.
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« Reply #28 on: April 02, 2010, 11:29:36 PM » |
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My favorite artist is Steve Hanks, and of course Susan, I have both her dvd`s just got the second one love them both,. An other favourite is Robert Bateman. i have a coffee table book of his art, in acrylics, which has made me try them. I do not have any other art books or dvd`s except Susans. Would love a Steve Hanks book, but they are also very rare and expensive. Just recently found him, his art is beyond belief in many ways.
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« Reply #29 on: April 03, 2010, 06:04:37 AM » |
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Steve Hanks does breath taking work. But as far as I know he does not teach or have any DVD s out.
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