When writing, some brainstorm and outline, others just go and edit like crazy, and sometimes the whole project evolves in unexpected ways. Visual arts aren’t much different.
Many of us are too busy ARTING to document step-by-step, and yet photos and notes can be an invaluable tool for checking in on our progress.
Awhile back I did a painting and managed to have enough pics to show basic process.
This is Lucky dawg, an adorable Pittie owned by hobby friend Sara.
I start with thought process and research as needed. In general this can range from composition and materials to gathering reference photos and “knowing your subject”.
Sketched onto canvas (sometimes I use transfer methods, grids, enlarging images, or, like here, “eyeballed it” and planned composition based on photo, space, and focal point of happy dog grin)
PLEASE NOTE - my intention was painting inspired by photo for this project, NOT exact likeness
There is a time and place for that - but that was not the scope of this piece.
PLEASE NOTE - my intention was painting inspired by photo for this project, NOT exact likeness
There is a time and place for that - but that was not the scope of this piece.
Blocking in basics or “local color” - sometimes details are concentrated on first as opposed to last.
Because of medium I was mainly concerned with blocking in shapes and colors - markings - sometimes, like with pastels or more translucent layers of paint or pigment, I have to plan on working “light to dark” or “dark to light”. Opaque acrylics are not nearly as concerning.
Checking back in with details for shading and detail - this is why photos or models are invaluable!
Finished piece after working in details, texture, finishing. All projects involve various final touches.
I hope to be able to work on my NaMoPaiMo model in much the same way and will share regular updates of the process!
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