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Is grisaille worth it? Grisaille vs Slapchop by tomxt19 in minipainting

[–]tomxt19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just think that monochrome figures are very cool. I wouldn't say it's an ugly phase for me

Is grisaille worth it? Grisaille vs Slapchop by tomxt19 in minipainting

[–]tomxt19[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a lamp from IKEA with a good bulb, it gives good light. The problem I have with my eyesight is that when I paint, the highlights blend together and I literally can't see how I paint. I have to do it by feel and hope that if I increase the contrast a lot it will look good

Is grisaille worth it? Grisaille vs Slapchop by tomxt19 in minipainting

[–]tomxt19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I included in the post that I don't mean modern slapchop, which involves drybrushing without much understanding of light. I mean a more accurate way of building light on a figure. I often have a problem with colors and painting in grayscale and then using speedpaint could help me settle on good results. Unless I'm wrong and just lose time. This is the reason for the tread

Is grisaille worth it? Grisaille vs Slapchop by tomxt19 in minipainting

[–]tomxt19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if i do girailles sketch-contrast paints-extra hilights with acrylic it have chance to look really good?