the life painting Thread.

[AbcArt]

I am very jealous of all the costumes that it looks like your models have access to Mermuse. Here are some paintings done in the last couple of months.

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Aaron

[Azollo]

Here are a couple of still lifes. The first two are done in acrylics and the next two are in oils. The first two were studies of the effect colored light has on colored objects, and the next two were my first attempts at oils. These are all done from life, no photo ref.

Acrylic
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/azollo/paintings/scan0002.jpg

Acrylic
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/azollo/paintings/paint3.jpg

Oil
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/azollo/paintings/paint2.jpg

Oil
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/azollo/paintings/paint1.jpg

[Main Loop]

mermuse - my favorite is the costumed guy.. you're making good progress..
ABCart- Always love your work.. the brushwork in the head seems too similar all around.. a bit monotonous..
Azollo - those are good studies.. watch the perspective on the irons.. the 2nd one seems to be tipping over..

paintings i just got around to scanning:

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[mermuse]

wow... theres been a lot of great stuff lately.

ABC - I love the painting of the woman in the blue dress the accents of texture make it very playful.
The costumed paintings were done at the Drawing Club (http://www.thedrawingclub.com/).

Mainloop- That second to last painting is very powerful... it gives me chills. Great work.

[Adam Carnes]

This is my most recent work.

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/tea-pot.jpg

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/life-and-death.jpg

[MarkTeare]

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Sorry so small but I had had to get my 2c in on this sweet thread, plus I love my grandpa.

[mermuse]

some quick (20min) paintings from class last night...

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/digi-quick01.jpg http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/digi-quick02.jpg

[mermuse]

some quick plein air paintings from Saturday...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/pleinair01.jpg

and a figure painting from Drawing Club this morning...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/mer.jpg

[SprayNation]

Man, everyone here paints so well!

Mermuse, I love your paintings especially. Your use of color is so bold and vivid.

Lucabrasi, your friend is a tremendous painter, but I don't care for the subject matter in all except the woman by the window. It has great mood that the others ones don't. Your a great painter as well. I especially like the first one, it's really well designed!

[seertekal]

Hi...new here...this is a great thread....posting oil painting of my daughter.... :bashful:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/seertekal/CHARLIE-CROP-6.jpg

[mermuse]

more quick studies from class and a plein air study from my trip...

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/peedpaint.jpg http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/ojai.jpg

[mermuse]

a plein air study (with a very limited pallet) from Avalon Cove ...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/Avalon.jpg
I've gone back to traditional for landscapes. The glare problem on my tablet
outdoors was too difficult to deal with.

[skisptah70]

Hi .. here's some recent out door sketches .. one of a castle around where I live... and the other of a clock tower. Mermuse .. nice seascape... great to see lots of nice stuff in here!

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/1259/ucctower3qz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/8561/casaloma24fp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Skipstah70

[tagHeuer]

AbcArt: I really like the painting you posted of the woman in the blue dress. Did you do that at ArtNot? I really need to start showing up more for Monday’s painting session.

Mermuse; the quick painting of the reclining old man is really stunning. Great stuff.

Here’s my latest work.

http://eliheuer.com/2d/lifedrawing/200705.jpg

[meghan]

i use to meet with a friend every week to paint, i worked on this for 2 of those sessions- approx time 4 hrs.

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[Main Loop]

Hi .. here's some recent out door sketches .. one of a castle around where I live... and the other of a clock tower. Mermuse .. nice seascape... great to see lots of nice stuff in here!

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/1259/ucctower3qz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/8561/casaloma24fp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Skipstah70

i like these a lot, nice brush work

[Adam Carnes]

Here is another...

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/death.jpg

meghan- be careful when using outlines, they can make your artwork look flat.

[meghan]

thanks for the tip

[nick reynolds]

It's been awhile since i last posted here, lots of great stuff in here as always.

Some peppers i did as a challenge to myself i haven't been painting much at all lately and i miss it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/colossalsk8/peppers_lime.jpg

Skull is from last november.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/colossalsk8/skull.jpg

nick

[jrr]

hey guys let's keep this thread on topic, there's different theme threads for different works, this is the life painting thread.

[BOAR]

Here is another...

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/death.jpg

meghan- be careful when using outlines, they can make your artwork look flat.


Adam- be careful when blatantly ripping off other people's imagery and passing it off as your own fine art.

[kresoja]

A stilllife I did a while back.
http://www.kresoja.com/stillifes/oil-n-brushes.jpg
and a little plein air gouache sketch
http://www.kresoja.com/landscapes/Paintings/the_mokes.jpg

[Main Loop]

that little gouache study looks good, nice brushwork in the left-hand island

[dozer]

Adam- be careful when blatantly ripping off other people's imagery and passing it off as your own fine art.

BOAR, I'm curious as to what part of Adam's work you see as ripped off?

[kresoja]

Thanks Main Loop

a head study
http://www.kresoja.com/figures/sketches/rickie.jpg
and some more plein air studies
http://www.kresoja.com/online/hawaii-05-01.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/hawaii-05-02.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/hawaii-05-04.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/hawaii-05-05.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/hawaii-05-06.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

BOAR- what exactly was "blatantly ripped off"? that painting was done from a skull still life in my studio. if you look at my last two posts, you will see that it is part of a series of work: Life and Death. Shoot first and ask questions later!

[Skuli]

My best guess whould be that he saying you're copying Kevins art

for an example

http://www.kevart.com/cao/llewellyn-foetal-skeleton.jpg

[Ben Mauro]

heres some past and recent paintings


http://www.artofben.com/Oil_02.jpg
2 week pose decided to do 2 paintings
http://www.artofben.com/Oil_08.jpg

http://www.artofben.com/Oil_07.jpg

http://www.artofben.com/Oil_03.jpg

http://www.artofben.com/Oil_05.jpg

http://www.artofben.com/Oil_09.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

Another "blatant ripp-off" according to BOAR.

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/death2.jpg

Ben Mauro-I like your palette and brush work.

[Adam Carnes]

Here is my series: Life and Death. All paintings are displayed in order of completion.

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/adams-companion.jpg

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/life-and-death.jpg

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/death.jpg

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/death2.jpg

The first painting was done from a photo. The second, third and fourth paintings were done from still lifes. I have been influenced by Steven Assael, Rembrandt and Carravagio, lately. I really like how Assael uses light and shadow.

[tayete]

Well, I spent some of my holidays trying acrylics and pastels, which I had never used.
Here are the results:

http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn14342_261.jpg
http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn14332_190.jpg
http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn14322_986.jpg
http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn14312_137.jpg
http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn142922_118.jpg
http://studioproducts.com/forums/files/dscn0945t_130.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

tayete- pay attention to your compostion. try not to center the objects so much. this will make more interesting works of art.

your third piece is good; it has a nice gestural feel.

[Adam Carnes]

I finished this painting the other day. It is 12" x 16" and took about 24 hours; around 8 sessions.

http://www.adamcarnes.com/gallery/paintings/study.jpg

[JustinBeckett]

Kresoja, i love those goauche studies, what type of paper do you paint on, and what sort of goache do you have, jo sonjas? Really interested, thanks. Nice work man!

[mermuse]

here are some plein air paintings from my trip to Colorado...

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/southpark03.jpg http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/southpark01.jpg http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/southpark02.jpg
They are from the area around Buffalo Peaks and South Park.

[kresoja]

JustinBeckett -Thanks, I just used 80 pound color paper which i made into a skecth book with those.
I have been using Winsor and Newton also i use M. Graham & co.

I prefer the Winsor but it isn't cheap.


more figure studies
http://www.kresoja.com/online/malenude-001-05.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/malenude-002-05.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/malenude-003-05.jpg

a couple plein airs, in oil i did a few mornings ago.
http://www.kresoja.com/online/morningmess-05.jpg
http://www.kresoja.com/online/soundstudy-05.jpg

[Blue Severin]

Here are some 9X12 plein air paintings I did the last week I was in Steamboat Springs,Colorado, all framed in some free cherry I had lying around.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/littleredpark.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/thepass.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/springcreekbench.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/rockgarden.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/peak.jpg

[JustinBeckett]

blue severin, kresoja, mermuse i love all those, great work guys!

Oh and kresoja, thanks man!

[mermuse]

Quick painting from the canyons north of Malibu this morning...

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/malibu.jpg
It was very overcast which was a nice change.

[sve]

This is my favorite thread on this forum. So much beauty. I love coming back to your thread and look again and again. It makes me feel better. Thank you all, guys and gals. You are wonderful. I would love your work in my house.
kresoja, I like your sea oil a lot. This blue color is very deep. Paintings have so much air.
mermuse. I love every work of yours. It carries the energetic feeling of love and enjoyment of life in every form.
tayete wonderful work, I especially like the tubes with paint.
Main Loop- I'm enjoying your castles. They create such a wonderful mood.
AbcArt I admire your work. Figure sketches, oil portraits, a neighbor's tree in full bloom, the portrait of a girl in a cap, still life with pink carnations in a vase are so beautiful.
skipstah70 - like the nude in a chair a lot
nick reynolds- I love your peppers I can feel their taste just looking at your painting
Ben Mauro like your brushwork and vivid colors a lot
Thanks again
Regards, Sveta

[Squibfx]

Hi, I recently just stumbled upon this site. So I thought maybe I could get some help. This is my first post on Conceptart.org and i'm kinda intimidated by the amount of talent everyone has here. I figured what the hoo.
This one is of my sister 70% from life.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/Steph.jpg
Still life set ups
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/Crossbreed.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/Stilllife.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/sys.jpg
And a close up
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/sysclose1.jpg
Finally some self portraits
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/sid.jpg
and the one I an working on now if any of you have any comments on where i am going wrong or what could help this one out please do so. The highlights on my face are a bear to deal with.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/siods1.jpg
This link is a close up.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Squibfx/sis1.jpg
I am glad i am a painter because i cant take a clear picture to save my life. :^^:

[mermuse]

quick painting from drawing club this morning...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/rome.jpg

[puckdewd]

Speed painting in oil
14" x 11" - around 1 1/2 hrs - from life

http://electricsynapse.com/oils/larryinoil090805.jpg

[Main Loop]

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[Blue Severin]

I painted a self portrait in oils and thought it turned out decent.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/self-portrait.jpg

[Sheff]

Nice work on this page.

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[mermuse]

15 min study from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/loose.jpg

[steak-tron]

main loop: those oil studies are looking great man. Nice work!

mermuse: I really like this that last one :) show us some more if you've got em'

Yasmin (execute) sat for a couple of us today and I tried to do a ps painting from life. It's not quite her... about 4 hours.

http://www.kempart.com/posts/yaslife.jpg

[|NTeRN]

its not quite Yasmin yet but i did think straight away it was her (before i read that it was her) so good job on that.

cast painting. i should have an update in a few days
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/intern1/castpainting.jpg

2 goache studies in big bear

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/intern1/goache2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/intern1/goache.jpg

[Lusvell]

Bear with me, they are around 2-3 years old...

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6899/hana2qo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5788/snowman2ti.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5607/rivas25gw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[sve]

Hey, Luswell! I like them very much, the have so much from feeling of sad thoughtfulness and stillness. And the texture is lovely.
Sveta Dudetta

[Lusvell]

Hey, Luswell! I like them very much, the have so much from feeling of sad thoughtfulness and stillness. And the texture is lovely.
Sveta Dudetta


Thank you. Third person to comment on my stuff just today :rendered:

[Swarm]

nice work here...

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/swarm/sablondre.jpg

acrylic on paper, 10min...

[Monolith]

Swarm-

Very nice. Very quick work for 10 minutes. I like how you brought the blue of the wallpaper into the face and pillow, creates a nice connection of hue, stuff like that. I like the expression on the face, very realistic.

What kind of paper is that? Almost looks like a brown paper grocery bag :P. If it is, even better, always a big fan of cheap materials. Its the artist, not the paintbrush, media, etc.

[Sheff]

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Watercolor/gouache.

[mermuse]

More quick paintings from class...

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/loose3.jpg
40 minutes (on left) and 20 minutes (on right)

[m00ftak]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/m00ftak/still6.jpg

[mermuse]

more quick life painting from this weekend
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/cal02.jpg
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/cal01.jpg
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/cal03.jpg

[Main Loop]

thanks kemp, the first one was watercolor and the 2nd was acrylic.. OMG That girl is HAWTT!!!!! Can I like, marry her??? yeah its not quite yasmin, its a tad off in the proportions, you might have stretched her nose out, and the mouth area looks too big.. its pretty cool though..
the 1st 2 are oils, the last one is acrylic in my sketchbook
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[quietadrian]

I love lurking through this gem of a thread... decided it was time to finally contribute.

These were a few portraits from this past term... it was my first real oil class and I feel like a barely know what I'm doing. Lots of fumbling around. Would love critiques/advice if anyone can spare the time.

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[Main Loop]

quietadrian - for your first oil class i think youre well on your way.. Dont worry too much right now, i think you'll learn a lot more on your own with experience and education..

First time trying a nude in natural light..
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Next 3 were on location, using Casein, yeah people actually use it still..

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oil heads from class, 40 mins each

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[mermuse]

Today was the first time I've ever gotten the chance
to paint the figure from life outdoors....

http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/airfig.jpg

It was nice to get to deal with natural lighting instead of the
usual spotlight. This is also the first time I've painted the
figure traditionally in over a year... I've been doing all my
figure painting digitally these days

[draw]

Steaktron - Nice to see someone gets attractive models

MainLoop - like all of these

Mermuse - Really good effort. I'll be interested to see more of these and where you take them!!

[Farin]

@quietadrian
I like the man with the hat a lot

@main loop
great colors.. what's Casein?
this one rocks

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/13/355.JPG


this thread is the reason, why Im frequently looking at conceptart.org... looking for more inspiring paintings, I mean :D

[Sheff]

Last weekend.

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[phantomstranger]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/phantom_strange/IMAGE0001.jpg

Here is a color study of a still life. Great thread everyone. Very inspiring.

[mermuse]

working on my quick layins...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/skull.jpg
Still life study of skull and Asaro head.

[DaveyJJ]

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[Main Loop]

@main loop
great colors.. what's Casein?


exactly

[DaveyJJ]

Casein is a binder used in milk paints used to bind the pigments. Milk paint is fabulous stuff, I did my son's red dresser with it and expect that 200 years from now the colour will remain the deep, earth red it is today. http://www.sinopia.com/casein.html

[buzzz3d]

Very inspiring thread.

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[mermuse]

quick layin from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/localcolor_layin.jpg
just basic shadow and light shapes.

[JustinBeckett]

This thread is almost better than the art of star wars books!

[mermuse]

A painting from drawing club this weekend...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/undertaker.jpg

[mermuse]

painting from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/half.jpg

[Sheff]

Davey JJ - Thanks!

Mermuse & MainLoop, love your colors.

These are from last Saturday.

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Gouache, 20 mins or so each. Not too thrilled by any of them.

[mermuse]

Painting from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/head02.jpg
I need to reshoot this one. I had to shoot it
at a strange angle to cut down on the glare
but that distorted the perspective.

[Carioca]

Recent pieces. Oil on canvas

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[Main Loop]

mermuse, that last painting rocks the house!

oil paintings, the still life is my favorite
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[mermuse]

Painting from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/blackhead.jpg

[Main Loop]

keepin this going.. hope it doesnt turn into the main loop vs mermuse thread:

all are about 40 mins each
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[Magnus]

Just a question to all of you who paint alot from models.
I've just started in an art school were we paint all day the same model in the same position for 5 weeks straight, u can shift your position but mainly its the the same position.
Now i wonder is this really the best way to learn? How do you guys paint? I see alot of 40 min paintings and 2 hr and so on. Isn't a lot of variety good for you? What do you recommend?

[Flynt]

Magnus,

Your situation really depends on your instructor. There is plenty to do and a very experienced painter can continue to extrapolate information from the model and make many corrections. If however your instructor can not show you this world of subtle information then you sit there spinning you wheels making very little progress being bored.

For myself I started in the world of quick drawings and paintings and now only consider a couple hours enough time for sketches and studies. I am now doing paintings that can stretch up to 60 hours plus. I am grateful for the instructors that pushed me to be able to see more and that overworking only comes from lack of experience not allowing the artist to make another improvement.

Good luck and use your time wisely.

-Flynt

[Dizon]

Just a question to all of you who paint alot from models.
I've just started in an art school were we paint all day the same model in the same position for 5 weeks straight, u can shift your position but mainly its the the same position.
Now i wonder is this really the best way to learn? How do you guys paint? I see alot of 40 min paintings and 2 hr and so on. Isn't a lot of variety good for you? What do you recommend?


does he give you guys shorter poses before starting with that long pose? If he doesn't, I think he should. A bunch of shorter poses can act like preparation and warm-ups for the main work.

[Magnus]

No the teachers doesn't give us any shorter painting poses. In fact we barely even have any croquis at all.

But the situation is exactly as Flynt describes. It's just that everyone in my class is on a very basic level where we try to learn colour temperatures and warm vs cool colours etc.

But I guess the teachers wants us to get to the point where we have done our best and got stuck, and then we "get better" instead of doing many quick paintings and never improve because you do all your faults over and over again in the shorter poses. But it is very frustrating not to have more croquis though...it's like a quick injection for the mind :).

[Main Loop]

yewah, id say you have to start basic before you move on to long studies.. i think quick paintings help you learn to see all the important parts of a subject without getting caught in detail too early.. once you have strong studies you can go on to long poses..

[le_fish]

Mermuse, Loop - Very impressive works. Nice to have people who is still painting from life...

The painting is cropped somewhat around the borders... They should start to make larger flat scanners(and cheap ones...)
http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/163.jpg

[MindCandyMan]

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I just moved to Texas...and I am setting up here and wanted to check this thread! Awesome stuff you guys are pumping out. It is fresh and lively...done quickly and has confidence and spontaneity (spelling?)...all things that I need to learn. I realized I haven't posted in this thread for a longggg time so I wanted to post some of the boring ones that I did hehe. Sorry for the crappy pics.

They are in my thread as well but wanted to contribute here...sorry if it's redundant

[Dizon]

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I just moved to Texas...and I am setting up here and wanted to check this thread! Awesome stuff you guys are pumping out. It is fresh and lively...done quickly and has confidence and spontaneity (spelling?)...all things that I need to learn. I realized I haven't posted in this thread for a longggg time so I wanted to post some of the boring ones that I did hehe. Sorry for the crappy pics.

They are in my thread as well but wanted to contribute here...sorry if it's redundant


that last one pops out! nice job!

are u done with your training?

[MindCandyMan]

Yeah the school is closing early cause the teachers are moving overseas. I am setting up my daily schedule for self study as we speak hehe.

[sve]

Very beautiful paintings, MindCandyMan, all three of them. really like those earthy and confident colors. Very solid and interesting to observe pieces.
Sveta Dudetta

[Dizon]

Yeah the school is closing early cause the teachers are moving overseas. I am setting up my daily schedule for self study as we speak hehe.

aww thats too bad...go resume your training somewhere else. Your lucky man. I live overseas and can't get this kind of training. Im in a worse situation.

[jrr]

le_fish that last painting looks VERY nice.

[mermuse]

Painting from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/Pale.jpg
with very soft fluorescent lighting.

[jasonj05]

Hi!
I haven't post here for a long time.
Here is one painting I did about 10 days ago.

It was 6Hr pose.
18X24inch
I spend the first 30 minutes for the sketch.

Jason Juan

http://jasonjart.com/lifedrawing/Lifepainting_20051114_002.jpg

http://jasonjart.com/lifedrawing/Lifepainting_20051114_001.jpg

[sve]

Hello, jasonj05. Gorgeous painting. I love it!. Beautiful colors, background, the fragile mood, the pose and face. So much interest for viewer to observe. I saved it. Thank you so much. You are great artist.
Sveta Dudetta

[DaveyJJ]

Veyrr nice jasonj5. Really nice.

[Ben Mauro]

great thread, need to start posting more in here.

posted this a while ago in sketch thread....
http://www.artofben.com/DSC01019.jpg

[el coro]

figured id post these shits i be doin lately...good job boyz and girlz for keeping this thread alive...-c36

[nacho]

yucky coro, change the water once in a while! That's such a nice bong, take care of it! jeez...
These paintings are bomb.. I was wondering, if you add those swirly design thingies with photoshop or if you actually paint them on the canvas.. I can't tell.

[mermuse]

painting from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/flow3.jpg

[m00ftak]

holy shit coro i about busted a nut when i saw that bong. besides from beautiful execution and wonderfuly stylish garnish, the subject matter is impeccable.

this is effin beautiful.

[cotron]

hot sheet coro, the decorative/design elements you been putting in are getting stronger... before they didn't seem to help the composition as much, but now they are definitely doing just that. me likey.

mindcandy- you're a big shot now, some great work man.

and everyone else, real inspirational stuff. makin me want to dabble some more ...

[Joeri]

yo,

i'm kind of new here but anyway,
after the workshop in prague i was so amazed of the paintings made there that ithought that i should start doing it too.

this is my first painting ever(traditional) a week after the workshop:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/sl1.jpg

proportions off etc. i know, the big chinese alcahol thing had a red ribbon but i got bored so i didn't painted it. it took me really long about 3 to 4 hours(you supossed to to it faster right??)

that evening i continued with the chair but got a bit carried away. i had my fun...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/stoel.jpg

and a nother one. mm whine....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/sl_2.jpg
the litle botle with the yellow thing inside, i put there later so it kinda feels off.

and yesterday i was in a monochromatic mood. why not do a sp then? i think it's my best sp so far.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/sp_winterjas.jpg

these were all acrylics on paperboard. i'm surching for anything else (cheap, i'm a poor student!) to paint on since the texture on it is kinda fucked up.

i would really like to try some oils out, but for the sake of learning should i stick to acrylics?

crits & comments very mutch apreaciated! i'm here to learn...

-joeri

[annisahmad]

wow,
awesome work in here!
i need a better camera then my cellphones :(... so bad photo of the oil i did today... sorry guys.
http://xs58.xs.to/pics/05492/badpicfield.JPG

[Odds]

awesome coro/annisahmad!
coro- is that a bong? :) didn't know you smoked the herb. keke
keep it up guys... i might have something to post after i start life drawing.

[annisahmad]

Hey Odds! Thanks :)

2 more of my oils... Hopefully I can scan in some more tomorrow if they're dry tomorrow...
http://xs58.xs.to/pics/05492/onionsstuff.jpg
http://xs58.xs.to/pics/05492/still-orangebanana.jpg

[mermuse]

from last night...
http://mermuse.jmwebdesigns.com/post/andy.jpg
more of a limited palette then usual.

[MindCandyMan]

This last batch of everyones work has been really really good.

Coro Coro Coro...I remember when you said you couldn't paint still lifes...how you have time is beyond me...and how you have time to get so much better is even more beyond me...awesome. Your brain's too valuable to all of us...don't smoke from that bong!

mermuse - awesome man! I love the last one. Man I would just love to see you tighten them up. The last one would be a fantastic more finished portrait...do you have that option or is it just a one time thing?

joeri - Man those are your first paintings! You have some really good things goin on. I know what you mean about painting on cardboard hehhehe. I'm in the same boat. Just eat lentils for a couple weeks (my wife and I did this often hehe) and buy some canvas...stretch it yourself and it's cheaper. Stretcher bars are really cheap and everything too.

annisahmad - Nice...I really like the landscape you posted...I know the photo is bad but you can feel for the light which is the important thing in landscapes anyways.

ben mauro- nice portrait that looks really great!

le fish - awesome work...post more!

[Main Loop]

some great stuff posted up lately..

2 40 min studies in exaggerated color..

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/117.JPG
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/118.JPG

[blacky]

All that good work is so intimadating, that I almost dare not post here.
(although my ambitious inner devil would make me post, even if it was crapiest stuff on earth ;) )

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/Burratino/Stillive2.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/Burratino/Stillive3.jpg

[sve]

Blacky, awesome still life. Celebration of life in big way! I love it so much. Surprised to see samovar in the second one. Kind of changes my impression from our discussions :). Saved both paintings for myself. Beautiful! I want to see your other work, Btw I love the copy oh Maria Magdalena too a lot.
Sveta Dudetta

[annisahmad]

mindcandyman> thanks :)
main loop> awesome anatomy!! beautiful colors.
mermuse > i love it :D

3 more scans. scanning them in as they dry...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/annisahmad/oil2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/annisahmad/oil3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/annisahmad/oil4.jpg

[le_fish]

Jrr, MindCandyMan - Thanks for the kind words.

Loop - Nice brush works.

El coro - Very nice stuff.

Not sure if I have posted these... anyway, here they come. I probably need to use more Cadmium...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/175.jpg
She was Green. Really.

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/176.jpg
And she was... blue...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/174.jpg
This is a part of a painting. Still piecing together the whole thing...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/172.jpg
Some dude using his brain...

[Joeri]

did my left hand yesterday evening before going out:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/schilder/hand_paint.jpg

i have a really hard time getting colours right. what i painted (colour wise) was not what i saw. is this the medium or just n00pisch me? geuss the n00pisch me, but i like the colours anyways.

[Gilead]

I just posted this in my "daily" paintings thread, but thought I'd post it here too.
Please swing by my thread and give me some advice and or ridicule.
acrylic on cardstock 9" X 12" about one hour.
http://members.cox.net/tdavis19/daily79.jpg

[Main Loop]

cool stuff,
gilead - the cast shadows dont make sense for the highlights.. judging by the strength of the cast shadows, the objects should feel like they're backlit, yet they have really strong highlights from the front.. maybe in your next setup you should simplify the lighting..
joeri - nice color on the hands, but they feel flat, no real sense of volume.. they still work but its something to think about..
le_fish - haha, crazy ass x-men mutant colors.. you shoudl tell them how that bottom painting is life-size..

came out a little heavy on the canvas texture...40 mins
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/121.jpg
another 40 min study, on mylar
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/123.jpg
watercolor and pastel
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/122.jpg

[haribubba]

this is my second attempt at painting with oils, my first from life.

that damn edge really pisses me off though ><

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/haribubba/grapes2.jpg

[Gilead]

Main Loop, thanks you're right, I had a light to the left of the set up and an overhead light so that was probably a bad move.
I like that heavy canvas texture.

haribubba, Which edge were you referring to? You have nice modeling of form and highlights in the interior of the objects, but all your edges look too abrupt like they were cut-out and pasted onto the canvas. Real good for a first though.

This is from a couple days ago.
http://members.cox.net/tdavis19/daily80.jpg
this one's from today
http://members.cox.net/tdavis19/daily81.jpg

[haribubba]

oh i mean where the white is showing through at the top of the rightmost grape.

[Gilead]

Doing a sepia colored underpainting would solve that. Just make a thin wash of brown over the whole canvas and then paint your grapes and their shadows in darker shades of the same brown. So the whole canvas is covered in a unifying color and all your values are established. It helps you make better color choices later on too.

[Velo]

I do as much life painting as I can in and outside of class, but I think this is my first post in this thread. I don't want to spam.. so here are just a few favorites from last semester.

All oil on canvas, ~2 hours each

http://www.velondra.com/images/lacedress.jpg
http://www.velondra.com/images/potatoessm.jpg
http://www.velondra.com/images/architectofficesm.jpg
http://www.velondra.com/images/figure2sm.jpg
http://www.velondra.com/images/figure5sm.jpg

[blacky]

Crismasgifts for neighbours
watercolour/ pastel/ ink
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/Tcheburashka/Pict0044.jpg

watersoluble graphite/ watercolours/ ink
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/Tcheburashka/stillive.jpg

[Main Loop]

good paintings, velo, although its obvious you like to paint figures more than everything else, sketch more environments and it'll help a lot, i think

[Jeff Jaws]

first of all let me say this thread is one of the best on CA!
I enjoy seeing all these gorgeous paintings from you guys.

Main Loop - those last ones are awesome. I like your brushstrokes.
le_fish - wtf, man your paintings are outstanding! great palette.
mermuse - you paint a lot. and very well.

I'm always checking this thread for updates. I'm new to painting - esp. from life. give me some crits!
this is my first oil painting from life(btw. excuse the poor photo) :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/jeffjaws/janolept.jpg

Jj.

[kresoja]

figured I'd post one before the new Year.

http://www.kresoja.com/online/neckbrace_rickie.jpg

[Waddell]

Hi everyone! I'm new to concept art and am excited to participate. It's really a great place and I'm sorry that I didn't investigate it earlier. I guess to break the ice I should put up some images of my work. I'm not actually a concept artist. I am a student of classical realism (although I'm not sure that title is appropriate either). I currently study at the Waterstreet Atelier with Jacob Collins. Previously I was at the Florence Academy (one semester) and did private studies with Douglas Flynt (the friend who encouraged me to look into concept art...). All work posted is either graphite or oil and was done from life. Anyway, I look forward to hearing from everyone! My email is Waterhous8@aol.com Thanks, Scott Waddell
http://scottwaddellfinearts.com/uploadables/PAPERcigarettes.jpg
http://scottwaddellfinearts.com/uploadables/Ron1.jpg
http://scottwaddellfinearts.com/uploadables/Kristen.jpg
http://scottwaddellfinearts.com/uploadables/castear.jpg
http://scottwaddellfinearts.com/uploadables/puppet.jpg

[el coro]

dope. real dope. another waterstreet guy, thats awesome. welcome to the boards, look forward to seeing more of your stuff :)-c36

[Dizon]

DAMN....the work that comes out of that place!

[Main Loop]

waddell - I enjoy the narratives in your still lifes very much.. are you represented by any galleries? your name sounds vaguely familiar...

[le_fish]

Main loop - Yeah, say hello to my plutonic ladies. The watercolor and pastel is giving you some cool results.

Jeff Jaws - I think my eyes are messed up because of those color. It was giving most of people eye-seizures(I can see their eyes twitched) when I show the painting. Same reactions as seeing a Pocketmon shooting out with bright thunder bolts. :x

Kresoja - Nice painting. Loving the brush works.

Waddell - Real nice work and welcome to the party. :^^:

A quick study with the attempt of getting used to a new palette.
http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/07/113.jpg

Yet another plutonic lady at work... (Old stuff)
http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/177.jpg

[Trollboy]

after painting an apple in ps for bumskee's thread, i was inspired to do a study in oils. Now i found this thread! Some really great stuff going on here.

Anyway, here it is. The bg... well, its not so good... The colours are off a bit from reality, and theres some reflections on the painting above the apple. Itried several times to get a really good pick, then lost patience) 2 sittings, about 6 hours total. 14x11 inches, Oils on masonite. Comments and crits are greatly appreciated.

http://www.stosiak.com/images/art/oils/fruit_and_teapot_study_web.jpg

[Waddell]

Thanks for the response everyone.

Main Loop- No, I'm currently not represented by any galleries. I was briefly affiliated with a gallery in NY but now I'm devoting my time exclusively to my studies and commissions.

Troll Boy- The oranges look good. I like your treatment of the highlights on the subforms of the skin.

[Trollboy]

Thanks Waddell. I really wasnt sure how to achieve the texture on the skin. at first i started by trying to paint all the bumps, then i changed my mind and tried using a fan brush (i really need to use different brushes besides the flat more often) I think it came out pretty well. Your paintings look good. Any chance of seeing some larger pics?

[big keith]

Those are beautiful paintings wadell. Us fast painters like to see more finished pieces just as much as you like the faster studies.

After spending countless hours browsing these forums, i figured that it was time to start posting. I am a first year illustration student at Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario. Please feel free to post comments or crits, I have a great deal of respect for the opinios and artwork of those of you who post on this site. Here's my life painting dump:

http://static.flickr.com/41/83592121_d29b5ae9e1.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/38/83592120_de0a90fc5e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/41/83592119_4214f9564e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/38/83592118_adcf9acfab.jpg?v=0

[big keith]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/peacebell.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/marathon.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/cherub.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/apples.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/3hourfigure.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/2eager/3hour.jpg

[fishw]

nice work keith, very clean. am i seeing a euan uglow influence there?

[big keith]

fishw, thanks for the complipent. euan uglow? i don't think so.

[jrr]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/photoshopmonkey/slarge.jpg probably breaking my own rule here.

[endregan]

big keith- nice stuff. good to see a local posting on here, not many from our area post!

main loop- really good stuff, and your fast too.

everyone else and the regulars are posting some really good stuff. I learn from these, keep postin!

http://www.visiblesurface.com/sheridan06/painting/lifepaintingsem1.jpg

[ArtEdGradStudent]

Jrr, that's probably one of the nicest pics I've seen on this site.

Mermuse, incredible work, where do you go to school?

Everyone else, excellent art!

[Main Loop]

jrr - very nce.. acrylics? doesnt look painted from life, if you dont mind me saying.. i could be worng though.. something about that forehead bothers me, not sure what it is.. endregan, thanks, that painting is looking good, you should post more often..

[jrr]

yeah main, it's not entirely from life, i did a drawing under there from life and then the other day i just put some paint over there that's why i said i might be breaking my own rule ( see begining of thread)
anyways, here's something old that i just found. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/photoshopmonkey4/model.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/photoshopmonkey4/model_close.jpg

[JoeHell]

It's stilllife but I hope it's ok if I post it here anyways.. Just trying to get started on oil and doing a stilllife painting and I can use all the help I can get.. Dont have a teacher right now so no one to guide me, just have to figure it out myself and hopefully with the help of you guys.. I really want to get into artschool by autumn and need to get a few atleast semigood oilpaintings together to get me in..

well here is my current painting at a really early stage. The things that I'm aware of that is bad is 1. the bottle is to short, the grapes need alot more work to make them pop out and not look like a lump of paint,really having trouble mixing the right color for the background so thats wy it's just shiet right now.. Well hope I can get some pointers here, cheers!:

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/7201/flaska25hs.jpg

set up:

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/135/flaska17du.jpg

[DavePalumbo]

It's really rare I get the opertunity to do any figure painting from life (like seriously once or twice a year since I left school), so I'm happy to be able to post something here today. As you can see, she wasn't very comfortable by the end of the pose:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/dvpalumbo/anna.jpg

[ChrisMayernik]

oil sketches
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/designnrg222/pot-life-oilpaint.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/designnrg222/car-life-oil-paint.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/designnrg222/landscape-life-oilpaint.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/designnrg222/apartment-life-oilpaint.jpg

[Main Loop]

chrismayernik - those look nice, They just need more thought in the composition, it would make them easier to read as well.. more strong lights would help as well

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/191.jpg

[Main Loop]

i'll put these two here as well, why not?
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/187.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/186.jpg

[Carioca]

@Main Loop: Awesome stuff. I feel like a rookie looking at your masterpieces. Great work!!!
Here's mine. Sorry for quality, but i can't afford better camera :). Hope You enjoy.
http://www.marcinek.aitsoft.pl/uploadimages/1.jpg
http://www.marcinek.aitsoft.pl/uploadimages/2.jpg
http://www.marcinek.aitsoft.pl/uploadimages/3.jpg

[bangbangteng]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9290/picture0052qg.jpg
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8606/picture0302ty.jpg
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/6030/picture0165dq.jpg

[theshunzun]

done in watercolor. both are the same model

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/theshunzun/Figurative/FigureStudy3.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/theshunzun/Figurative/Portrait.jpg

may i direct you gentlemen to my friend's website at www.bencowan.com. He has a fantastic, impressionistic technique I'm sure all you life painters will all enjoy.

[Rocky]

Anyone feel like chicken?

http://www.chrishsu.net

http://studentpages.scad.edu/~weihsu20/hen.jpg

[quietadrian]

Portrait from yesterday afternoon.

edit: I feel chicken.
http://quietantics.com/images/watts/quarter06/painting_q6_003.jpg

[annisahmad]

portraits are hard....
so, quiteadrian> i give you props :D. BEAUTIFULLY painted. Can I ask about what the palette consisted of?

about 2 hours here;
http://xs69.xs.to/pics/06086/oldman.JPG

[Adam Carnes]

This is a self-portrait that I am currently working on.

http://www.adamcarnes.com/link2art/DSC06676-web.jpg

Waddell, El Coro and MindCandyMan- Props on the recent posts. Keep updating your work! Really great stuff.

El Coro- Your style reminds me of Andrew Wyeths work. The graphic design is a nice touch. Your still lifes seem to tell a story.

Flynt- I checked out your site, excellent work!

[Main Loop]

adam - either the head is way too large or the torso is way too small.. itll probably be easier to lengthen the torso since you went so far on the head painting

[Deselect]

adam - either the head is way too large or the torso is way too small.. itll probably be easier to lengthen the torso since you went so far on the head painting

I agree, unless you were going for some distorted imagery (which may be likely as it has distorted points at the forehead, torse, legs, etc). But in any case, that right arm and hand is beautifully rendered, in my opinion.

Cheers.

[Adam Carnes]

Main Loop & Deselect- when I first started the drawing for this painting, I was going for a true representation of my self. After I finished the outline of the head, I noticed that my head was not that elongated and slim. I liked the distortion. So I just decided to work on certain areas of the anatomy at once. Therefore, I would be disregarding proportions/relationships. For example, my eyes, nose and mouth were painted seperately, in slightly different positions, just enough to distort the likeness. It turned out to be a nice distortion. I guess that If I pushed the idea enough, it would be cubism.

It just goes to show, the drawing is the foundation in the painting. If you want a true representation of an object or person, the proportions in the drawing stage will make or brake your likeness. Keep pushing yourself to spend more time on your drawing stage.

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my work.

[Deselect]

Deselect: 1 Mainloop: 0

hahaha

[annisahmad]

nice work guys

Hmm.. Decided to paint my uncle today.
Around 3 hours of work before the light started dimming from the window and the colors started looking different due to the change :P

came out a bit strong in the picture. there's more reds in there..
http://xs69.xs.to/pics/06080/hafizsb.jpg

*edit*
pic of pose:
http://xs69.xs.to/pics/06080/hafizsbref.gif

[antongranik]

Lemon and cookies. :)
http://sketchers.ru/forum/album_mod/upload/baa622d41714b809f282582c0e35ae05.jpg

Apple and mandarine. :)
http://sketchers.ru/forum/album_mod/upload/a66a47b4a2ab55e39efaea3ee96d0ca8.jpg

[zTu.]

Howdy.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/BBivona/example4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/BBivona/example.jpg

-Brian

[Main Loop]

3hrs each
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/200.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/201.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

here is the most recent product.
http://adamcarnes.com/link2art/DSC06723-web.jpg

[waronmars]

excuse the poor photo quality
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/jminis72/no2/cowskull4.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

I did this one tonight. It took about 3 hours.

http://adamcarnes.com/link2art/strapped-web.jpg

waronmars- the painting looks a little flat. Although, there is something nice about the style. I would like to see another still life.

[zTu.]

Main Loop: Those are fantastic, I love the second one especially. Phenomenal lighting, especially the cloth areas.

Props.

Brian

[DavePalumbo]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/dvpalumbo/anna-portrait.jpg

another crack at the Anna from about a month ago, 8x12 oil on panel, single session

[Tenelaus]

This is my favourite thread on CA, always an inspiration.
Main Loop, you got any tips for getting those vibrant colours in your paintings? I always end up with pretty washed out stuff..

Both oils, 1hr 30mins each
http://www.piratesarrus.co.uk/CA/Sketches/2006/ld3-10a.jpg

http://www.piratesarrus.co.uk/CA/Sketches/2006/ld3-10b.jpg

[jasonj05]

Hi! Here is my recent painting, and this is one of my favority painting.

Just finished it 2 days ago.

16"X24" 6 hours

http://jasonjart.com/2006LifepaintingLifedrawing/oilpainting200603113.jpg

[SprayNation]

Here's two paintings I did Sophomore year. I have a proble with stylization that is very evidant in these still lifes. The problem, I think, is in my painting of textures, or lack of textures :(. Anyway, hopefully since I'm aware of this problem it wont occur as often as it tends to. Comments and crits welcome.

Main Loop - Amazing skin tones! Always love your stuff. Especially love the painting of the figure in the orange room and the painting of the figure laying on the pillow. Really top notch!

Adam Carnes - Nice painting! I would've double checked the drawing though before painting, cause the torso looks too small to me. The floating skull is alittle ambiguous too.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/SprayNation/DSCF0013_1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/SprayNation/Kraken/DSCF0006.jpg

[Main Loop]

thanks for the responses..
tenelaus - what colors are on your pallette? looks like all you're using are earth colors..you do have some nice brushwork though..
spraynation - thanks, yeah those took way longer than 3 hours..

some color experimentation on the "bronze lady"
http://remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/207.JPG
http://remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/206.JPG

[sleeperservice]

Hello all, I don't do that many paintings yet but I'll make at least one study a week. Let me know what you think. The pepper was about 20 minutes and I had a little extra room and time for the orange down at the bottom (10 min). Just sketches, no composition in mind.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f347/k_sammons/173-7389_IMG.jpg

[mentler]

I always come by here and look <> I actually do one of these about every ten years and here is the one for this decade <> probably not done but I may be LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/ElGreco/dd032206a.jpg

Always enjoy seeing all the fine works posted here!

[Adam Carnes]

I finished this painting about a week ago. I had some trouble rendering the tea pot. It is very hard to get the form right and incorperate symbols.

http://adamcarnes.com/link2art/DSC068190-web.jpg

mentler- nice stylization. it would be nice to see the painting pushed and tweeked more.

sleeperservice- the colors are vibrant and very compelling. I appreciate the simplicity. It reminds me to be a little more spontanious. I checked out the sketchbook link, great work. Good block-in technique. Do you study with Nelson Shanks?

Main Loop- brushwork has a nice qaulity. Some of the form in your last two figures seems to be seperate. Maybe the joints need more transition to give the illusion of perspective. It could flow a little better. I guess you were just painting fast.

SprayNation- thanks for the comments. I like your stylization. It reminds me of Philip Pearlsteins work. Great contrast. I like the color too. On the bottom painting, the budda head looks squashed, wierd perspective.

jasonj05- I like everything about that painting! nice bold strokes, texture, loose yet readable. Post some more.

Tenelaus- I like your palette. a limited palette can help you focus on the form more. But, it is good to pay attention to color too. I guess it is a balance. Also, if you want to incorperate more color, only use primary colors or don't use black, brown, and other nuetral paints.

DavePalumbo- good painting for one session. nice brushwork.

[Main Loop]

adam - see what you mean, yeah those knees i just resorted to flashy brushwork since i couldnt get them to read otherwise.. thanks for the crit,

[Orozc0]

'Contemporary Subjugation' - Oil on canvas - 60x46

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/Mezaniner/ContemporarySubjugation.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/Mezaniner/Control-jenna.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/Mezaniner/Control-skirt.jpg

[Main Loop]

those are nice paintings.. you sure its from life though?

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/227.jpg

[mmstani-47]

I am taking class from chinese master who took knowledge from russian masters. Can i have crit please?

http://remtek.net/0/giantmadflip2/default/images/01/112.JPG
http://remtek.net/0/giantmadflip2/default/images/01/113.JPG

[senbdoij]

wow, id say that on the second one the right arm is a bit small and the left leg is bit big... but i aint no anatomic specialist so yes WOW

if its meant to be not finished i like the gestuality n texture!
go for it

[le_fish]

mmtani-47 - Are you saying the Chinese just riped off the Russians like they rip the DVDs?

Just some recent studies. Haven't been contributing in a long while...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/190.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/191.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/192.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/193.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/194.jpg

[Orozc0]

wow some really sick stuff showing up in herr.

[stans]

Dood Mstani47 is your camera retarded? and learn how to draw!

[Main Loop]

le fish ok time to talk some shit:
1. not bad, needs some strong contrast between light and dark.. the eye looks stretched out..
2.you missed the most important parts of ted's likeness - the flue and the rubber ball.. hands look small
3.santa claus got a haircut?
4. you made her muscular, looks like a dudes body, even though in real life it looks liek a dudes body, so i'll give you that.. either way, i think the hips should be wider than the rib cage, and soulders not as bulky..
5. that one's cool, i like that you captured her bitchiness, and i like the bird on her head, what species of parrot is that?
mmstani-47 - i like the swimming wings claudio has on his right arm..

2 hrs
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/246.jpg

[Farvus]

tempera painting

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/1245/sk3483cc.jpg

[Joeri]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/jp_lef/schilder/veters.jpg
27x29cm
Acrylic on hardboard
it took me 3.5 hours. and was a lot of fun!



It's bin a while since i painted. But the day before my 20th birthday, i had to put some paint on a canvas(board). So i did. I ended with a still life of my (life / )shoes. Partly a homage to Van Gogh.

The texture of the board was really strong that's why it is so rough. But from a distance they look just fine.(like a painting should, right?)

To me it was a snapshot of my life. With the left shoe representing the past and the right the future. They are connected, by touching each other. The future being more worn out then the past, but more organized, more closed. And the past being more free, open. The left laces are strangled in each other representing the struggle of life i sometimes have.
The overall gesture of the shoes represent a humble gesture, i should not claim to hold the truth.

To others they might as well be nothing more than some shoes...

As i look back to them i feel like a little child that can not find the words to express its thoughts. This was also the first time i actually painted something that should be more than just a representation of reality.

-joeri

[eager]

bbbbbbbbbllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! !!!!!

[le_fish]

Main loop - Ha ha, great feedback. By the way, I thought it was a crystal ball instead of a rubber ball. Yeah, the money shot(well almost) is way too muscular. However, I am not sure if it is a man's body we were looking at...

Just a few recent paintings. Apologies for the poor reproductions(need to get better lighting condition...)

Any comments and critiques are welcome as usual. *smile*

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/205.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/206.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/207.jpg

[Main Loop]

actually neither am i... I really like that one of wisconsin you did.. looks good

[Main Loop]

thanks blog, haha oh great im the crit guy now..

first off id say start by toning your canvas a neutral gray, it can be slightly brown or blue, depends on what you like.. i usually just use the gunk at the bottom of my turp jar. it makes it so you dont necessarily have to cover the entire canvas in color, and letting some of the undertone show through gives a nice feel to the painting. the color in your painting aint that bad, just remember that since the light is going to be the warmest color, every plane facing the light is going to be warmer than the ones turned away from the light. just try to paint the colors you see for now, dont worry about fancy color yet. keep working on the drawing, too

some stuff i had laying around
http://remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/254.jpg
http://remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/255.jpg

[annisahmad]

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2157/img29006ug.jpg

great work guys!1

[Adam Carnes]

My recent still life.
http://adamcarnes.com/link2art/DSC07115-web.jpg

Main Loop- I like your wine and tea pot still life.

Blog- looks like you need to spend more time on the portrait. More attention to detail.

le_fish- great color. Some of the shapes have a nice abstraction.

[DragonsFire]

So much truly beautiful work in this thread. A true visual feast of skills, and talents.....Thanks :)

[Tenelaus]

Is it just me, or does liquin give oils a nasty matt finish?
http://www.piratesarrus.co.uk/CA/Sketches/2006/5-5b.jpg

[Main Loop]

tenelaus - its just you. to be more specific, liquin tends to dry glossy, i dont know how you're handling it, but it definitely should not dry matte.. it may be youre using it unevenly..

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/264.jpg

[Adam Carnes]

Latest work
http://adamcarnes.com/link2art/asian-web.jpg

Tenelaus- from what I remember, when I used Liquin it looked glossy.

[the_allejo05]

some old stuff..
http://images.artwanted.com/large/55/18782_319555.jpg
http://images.artwanted.com/large/45/18782_319545.jpg
http://images.artwanted.com/large/65/18782_319565.jpg
http://images.artwanted.com/large/37/18782_319537.jpg

[mmstani-47]

paint like bear... you like yes?
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/23/120.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/23/121.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/23/122.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/23/123.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/23/124.jpg

[fishw]

mmstani, those are fabulous.

[Neneuche]

mmstani-47 and Main Loop, may I tell you how jealous I am of the confidence you display in your strokes?
I am very curious as to what colours you use for caucasian skin tone as it looks fresh enough to massage.
I did this last month, took me about 3 hours, probably a bit less since I had to prepare my paints and brushes and sketch a little to warm up.
I have 2 pictures side by side as I noticed that different light gave a different mood to the image. I kind of prefer the warmer light.
Anyways, acrylics on canvas, etc.
http://drawingboard.org/blogs/uploads/n/Neneuche/146.jpg

I know her face is a bit crooked. I noticed the higher eye at home. She was a a bit fidgety and moved a lot. I guess I tried to compensate.
:[

[SergioAntonio]

I'm new, so I hope this works!

Although I have been in art colleges, fine arts programs; somehow they have always managed to forget to show me HOW TO PAINT! I got a book, "How to Paint Like the Masters", I am looking at Titian and Caravagio techniques.

On my newest painting, this is what I have so far for the first day of painting. I apologize for the blurriness of the photograph.

I started with grey acrylic as ground, then continued with Oils. Outline sketch and light shadows with Burnt Umber and Gamsol, let dry. Then I begun a greyscale using 1/4 Linseed oil - 3/4 Gamsol of what is the flesh tones and drapery highlights. Today I will refine the figure and details. Tomorrow I will begin to add color using 50/50 Gamsol/Linseed oil.

I am open to any comments and/or suggestions. Thanks!

http://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/9244.jpg

[SergioAntonio]

I feel I should have left the hair in Burnt Umber untill I added color

[Lingmerth]

Very nice. Colors sets a great mood.

[AmishCommy]

paint like bear... you like yes?
that you do, comrade.

I was born in Beltsy and lived there until 1989. where in Moldova are you?

[Gloominati]

time for me to join, some of my first figurative life paintings ever:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/20.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/21.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/22.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/23.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/24.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/akademie/25.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e168/gloominator/akademie/19.jpg

[SergioAntonio]

It took me a while to get back to it, but here is the refined version. I'll start fillign in the backgrounf color http://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/10001.jpg

[Main Loop]

gloominati - just so you know, the pieces you uploaded to freenet.de are being blocked by my firewall...

[Gloominati]

gloominati - just so you know, the pieces you uploaded to freenet.de are being blocked by my firewall...


wtf? okay fixed that but for some damn reason photobucked resizes them although they are not bigger than 1 MB

[Main Loop]

finally putting some new stuff in this section:

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/336.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/337.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/338.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/339.jpg
http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/19/340.jpg

[Blue Severin]

Nice stuff Main Loop. Those flowers and machinery kick ass. Nice and loose. Awesome brushstrokes in your figure work mmstani.

I Went to visit my grandma in Minnesota. She had a portrait of my little brother i did a while ago, and she posed for me while I was there. These photos were taken in crappy lighting, so the colors are slightly off.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/Nelson.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/GrandmaLucy.jpg

[Magnus]

Great stuff everybody!

But i was hoping the master would be back, my question is where is ABCart?

Everybody should take a look at his webpage, he is incredible...very inspiring to see his progress over a couple of years from good to simply outstanding :$

[JoshK]

i can't paint faces yet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Aznbreaker203/ACsummerhalf12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Aznbreaker203/ACsummer021-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Aznbreaker203/ACsummerhalf11.jpg

[stephen]

SergioAntonio, really like the pose

Finally getting back to my r00ts!

today,

[kaaZ]

http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/modelp3.jpg
http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/modelp7.jpg
http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/modelp5.jpg
http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/modelp4.jpg
http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/Matthijsp.jpg
http://129.125.57.222/art/schilderijen/modelp6.jpg

[stephen]

last week,
2 quickie color/value studies, so i busted out the skull once again, tried a white on white composition, talk about mind numbing! I'll most likely go back and try this again a few more times, im still not totally sold on the colors.

[SergioAntonio]

SergioAntonio, really like the pose

Finally getting back to my r00ts!

today,

Thanks, Stephen. I like your painting too; how much work have you put into it so far? Here is an update of mine. I glazed in the drapery first using Grumbacher Gel medium to not lose my details underneath, then I used a 1/1 mix of Gamsol/Linseed oil for the shadows. I don't know what you guys think of my system, but I am liking this new technique I am using. I'm getting really strong contrast, and it is not getting muddy at all.

http://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/10499.jpg

[stephen]

it was 7hrs, 1 sitting.

and the skulls are 4-5hrs

those are some strong colors, interested on how you'll take it.

[sleeperservice]

Stephen,

Those are some really nice paintings. Where are you currently studying/working? Beautiful stuff on the website too.

[stephen]

thank you sleeper, good stuff in your thread.
I went to http://www.laafigart.com/ for about 3 years, right now im not studying/working anywhere. tryin to get some personal work started.

[SergioAntonio]

thank you sleeper, good stuff in your thread.
I went to http://www.laafigart.com/ for about 3 years, right now im not studying/working anywhere. tryin to get some personal work started.


I am considering a proffessional painting atelier, how would you say lafigart is? Is it expensive?

[AztcFireFlower]

I am considering a proffessional painting atelier, how would you say lafigart is? Is it expensive?
Forgive me for popping in and anwering this question, not directed at me, BUT.........Can't go wrong with LAAFIG. The teacher's here KNOW their stuff. For me, the cross-section of instruction and artists here, has given me an invaluable experience and has definately propelled me forward in understanding the process of drawing in terms of masses, shapes, value and, in addition, controlling color and temp. in oil painting.

The art students that attend LAFIG, for me as well, add a wonderful and encouraging dimension to the learning environment.

Ultimately, any class you take is an investment and a commitment. You get out of it what work, on the personal end, you put into it. IMO LAAFIG is worth it.

[Blue Severin]

Got my brother to pose for me. 9x12, maybe 4 hours. Hopefully I'll get faster the more I do it. Happy with most of it, but for the one finger on the right hand.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/Nelson-1.jpg

[Farvus]

Yesterday I started painting with watercolours. Here are some still lifes.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1069/sk438dm9.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7316/sk447qe3.jpg

[le_fish]

Long time no post... again... Some recent studies.

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/208.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/209.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/210.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/211.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/212.jpg

[Blue Severin]

Le fish, those colors are awesome.

[le_fish]

Blue Severin - Thanks for the kind words.

[the_allejo05]

old plain air..
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9OBLUnqR6q7kWJUdH5Yl_vnZjVV fkPgSiFXWHPRYEyViilnRHqml7IMQnzEp3lgnUrmc3zMmm0gyP EROgEAqJRG45R95xeeZhSQ7rGBMSIOGHnv6SWd30Ug
pen ink and gouche
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9ByHRFpmvmiiNx5QXjopXHOen2G r_mVbj_J4_ihTS3zub_1VL-rgvk-r0_85IHzXktCNMGG7SgKmCOFcmB_Ao8c2ZHd22ObavY-O0_8zOtojbwejCUTX-yo
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9BXCzKucGhU9r2wxux6NaiLh84o 5v1mJQKkYtuJ6eUfpfjLQyo4W-YhD-DCgIMWOuSsB2k8uw5pMAPoCKxDrviRdmSA7zI3XSWOxjv47_Ss U
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9N6oGs4YpiYVeO7X0jXNHfuM_8l pQGE_N_Cm_CRH_4U-x2jbI78Bc5h_PUo3g0moLr-Ktg3EeLG4bLIXsFJNyiqF-N-Av6QIi7Di-KBNvoutmCdPoHjVTfA
an old one i had...
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9B1dl9kofQdDftfNNlGIeDKGnb9 XAGLg_ytvQdxn7lywgEu4P2jRTIx1l8ckci_3ng2BSxZ-nqTWrMZAA-wLu-9c0t3kXuVP6XE1fvLkL5gQMICgTnSfneM
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9GMh0hWkxE0DZYsCWhjacQNVKTY OmBEboGxll0N10n1-tC2-XvxPlxJ6bJWpRi-829TEqm9YxL68E_6rhfUiiaVeqgem1SCohTXD-y3dAWX0LFkem5j7vsc
an old ink of my brothers dog..
http://tkfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pUr2osLO3XWgbO8Zoo02M9MAMTDXrs2nt-Mf0ZEEJLKJ0OXv-pW6IkBGY6AqTIYoudq8FcyzTp3PWssBHjLxmxU_isyPyPEc9NG q8hXgdFI3Gcnu4QC65RHwy5lGiwLZD7r5ic6hd4RY

[bengine]

'ello!

Beautiful stuff everyone! Here is two portraits, woho. A crappy photo, sorry.

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/8910/ben1ql8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[le_fish]

bengine - The male head looks great. Those color variations are nice.

Been working with Gouache lately. Not sure why I am doing it. Those strange French paints are so damn attractive... *laughing*

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/215.jpg

Well... this is a onlocation piece... from "life"... does that count?
http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/216.jpg

[Blue Severin]

Allejo, that apricot one is pretty sweet.
Bengine, I like the one on the left, the face seems kind of off-kilter on the right.
Le-fish, nice plein-air man.
Two Plein-airs I did. I live in the mountains, so I paint 'em a lot. Need to get better though.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/CR46.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/jbrassell/Yampa.jpg

[DerMidlet]

I always forget about this thread

Some of my first life paintings, the color ones are using a limited palatte, with Burnt Umber, Yellow ochre, T. White, and Burnt Sienna. They are in the order I did them

http://www.christophermiddleton.com/stuff/forum/35thPost/oilPor_1.jpg
http://www.christophermiddleton.com/stuff/forum/35thPost/oilPor_2.jpg
http://www.christophermiddleton.com/stuff/forum/36thPost/col_sanders.jpg
http://www.christophermiddleton.com/stuff/forum/36thPost/officeGirl.jpg
http://www.christophermiddleton.com/stuff/forum/36thPost/col_sanders_quick.jpg

[le_fish]

Few more on location studies

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/219.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/220.jpg

[bengine]

Few more on location studies




Thats beatiful!

[le_fish]

Bengine - Thanks. I still got a ways to go...

[exema]

some studies and shite.

[AztcFireFlower]

Have to say le_fish, your paintings are marvelous for color and energy. Beautiful work on your website, too.
DerMidlet Nice studies. Can see your work will progress nicely as I can see you already have a good foundation in drawing. Keep posting work.

[Blue Severin]

Nice landscape exema

[le_fish]

exema - Wow. Those are great. Your digi-cam is a little blurry though. Love your paintings.
AztcFireFlower - Thanks.

Another afternoon in strong wind...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/223.jpg

[le_fish]

Paint paint paint. Another cold & windy afternoon...

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/224.jpg

[blog]

I just love this thread man, its awesome! Please keep updating guys!

[Main Loop]

le-fish - your gouache skills are getting strong
exema - very nice, buy a tripod please! :)

[Lord Edwin]

Wow, I'm a bit of a doffer at physical painting, with just dabbles here and there in watercolour, but this thread is amazingly full of great traditional work. I see that drdarrow doesn't seem to have posted recently, but the conversations from the 2004 portion of the thread are extremely useful, and that's no matter what medium your using, even digital. Fantastic stuff.

[le_fish]

Main Loop - Nah... The only thing getting strong is the wind in SF. Freezing my ass off... Maybe I will bring some warm Green tea with me next time.

This was my ass freezing in Japantown yesterday. Why do they have to build so much stuff there?
http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/225.jpg

[MagedSaad]

I saw a lot of really good paintings on this thread , also on others, I think it will be good idea if there is something like Thread Gallery which enable user to just view the paintings on each thread using fast viewing like slide show technique.

[exema]

portriat from school work

[exema]

mo bugs etc...

[Neneuche]

Tha lady with the red hair is quite pretty exema.

[Seedling]

OOh! How is it that I did not find this thread before? You guys do great work! I can smell the oil paint from here!

I've been doing a still-life a day in oils over in the sketchbook sub-forum. Here's my latest:

[le_fish]

Just two new sketches..

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/226.jpg

http://www.remtek.net/0/the-fish/default/images/01/227.jpg

[rblitz7]

oo wee awesome stuff here!