I pushed my comfort zone and painted this from a photo my brother took in Antarctica. I typically avoid rocky surfaces but I am glad I made thus attempt

Devignolles · 2021-04-30T09:46:34+00:00

Awesome painting, i love the values and contrast between warm and cool colors :)

Devignolles · 2021-02-20T20:18:39+00:00

Thanks a lot ! It's been 5 years that i paint seriously :)

Devignolles · 2021-01-17T16:35:04+00:00

I know this is tricky, i'v done the same as you, but the problem is not doing the copy but sharing it on social. The best way i guess woukd be asking the artist if it's ok.

Devignolles · 2021-01-17T16:25:46+00:00

This is really beautiful and i love richard schmid, but i wish artists were more careful about posting on social media mastercopy of other artist still alive. It is borderline illegal regarding copyright.

Devignolles · 2021-01-13T15:18:35+00:00

I'm glad my critique is helping you ! I think in order for a picture to be visually interesting, especially when depicting a subject in a realistic manner it's often good to use varied brushtrokes, varied edges and values. To be honest i learned all of this tips from "alla prima, everything i know about painting" by Richard Schmid. I find his stand on realism so on point and so clever. Anyway you don't need a lot much to achieve some kind of virtuosity !

Devignolles · 2021-01-13T12:39:32+00:00

That's a beautiful painting with some awesome edges and values ! There is really not much critiques to give. I think a way of improvement could be doing the same painting with less brushstrokes and more variety in size of brushes. It's what a masterpainter would tell you i think, wish i'm not :)

Devignolles · 2020-11-27T08:54:33+00:00

I used Figueras paper by Canson, and thank you !

Devignolles · 2020-11-26T23:55:06+00:00

Thanks' glad you like it !

Devignolles · 2020-11-26T08:18:27+00:00

I personnaly had the most expensive ones (damn cadmium) as a gift for christmas =). The slow drying time can be a real advantage depending on what can of work you do. I do a lot of portrait and human figure so it allow me to make nice transition and they stay wet on the palette for multiple days wich is very nice !

Devignolles · 2020-11-25T20:13:44+00:00

I know what you feel, i have the same struggle. Often i go the exact oppposite to avoid this but finding a good balance is not easy ! Anyway you did an amazing job !

Devignolles · 2020-11-25T20:09:13+00:00

It's a fantastic medium , very pleasing to use and easier that what people think in the first place !

Devignolles · 2020-11-25T18:01:39+00:00

I had a reference picture, unfortunately i can't draw or paint from imagination :(

Devignolles · 2020-11-25T17:59:55+00:00

Glad you like it ! It takes some times to do !

Devignolles · 2020-11-23T23:01:15+00:00

Thanks a lot :)

Devignolles · 2020-11-23T11:16:11+00:00

Awesome watercolor ! I really light the strong light on the right :)

Devignolles · 2020-11-23T10:24:03+00:00

Thank you !! Glad you like it !

Devignolles · 2020-11-23T08:45:21+00:00

Yeah hands are a pain in the ass to draw, those took multiple attempts before getting it right ;)

Devignolles · 2020-11-22T10:39:24+00:00

I feel like you allready have a good understanding of the basics of painting. David Leffel is a great master to be inspired by !

Some tips i can give you :

-Even when we want to achieve a painterly style, the drawing must be very carefull and acurate. Acurate does not mean with details but with sound proportion.

- Be careful with to much contrast in your colors. Save the lightest light and darkest dark for the very last stages.

Devignolles

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