Month: July 2019

  • The Zorn Palette

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    Many people have probably used this color scheme, but it is most widely know to be used by a Swedish painter named Anders Zorn who was known for his portraits. Here is an example of his work: I’ve been spending a lot of time in my head trying to figure out how to map out…

  • Weeks 10 – 12 Portraits Week 1

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    This task threw me for days. I doubted myself. I doubted that I could do it. I wouldn’t even start for the fear. Isn’t that silly? Now I think it is, but then, well, I guess I just wasn’t thinking. I was feeling and I let it get the better of me for a while.…

  • How to Check Your Drawing

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    When you are aiming for realism or an accurate rendering of your subject, there are many ways to check the proportions in your drawing. Here’s a list of the ones I know (and I am sure that I’ve left out a few): Stand back and compare the subject to your drawing. The greater distance will…

  • Weeks 4 – 6 of Painting Class

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    Many weeks later… I am so sorry it has been so long. Frankly, my painting class is kicking my butt. I have so much to learn in such a short time and I keep getting in my own way. I have trouble finishing my homework in the time allotted. Weeks 4 – 6 were spent…