Draw And Paint Better Pictures… Give them Character And Life!
Artists who try to produce perfect drawings and paintings can easily miss the vital key. When you produce an identical copy the result can look lifeless. The missing art element is
“A picture that gives you a real sense of life”
The texture of the canvas adds depth to an oil painting. The finished painting isn’t dull and flat. By building layer upon layer of paint an artist creates a work of art that has interest and character
“There is depth and texture from the applied paint”
There is more to creating an art masterpiece. A painting has its own story. It has its own history
You don’t see the plans and preparations. There are the artist’s thoughts and ideas
* There are unknown preparatory drawings that add to a painting’s storyline
* Color sketches hidden in old art folders
* Changes and old ideas hidden by later re-painting
Even for an artist who can create an exact copy, there is more that you can give your painting
* A painting becomes Art when you use your feeling and understanding
* Your painting’s character comes from your flair and expression
* Your time and dedication is needed for painting success
If you are an artist who uses photographs, paint an impression of what you see. Combine the background from one photograph with details from another to create new realities
* Add your memories to your drawings
* Create a storyline for your picture
* Give your painting color
An active drawing allows you to get away with mistakes when you work from real life. You can disguise weakness in your drawing skills with confident line-work even poor perspectives
* With a still life drawing, let the sweep of movement of your ink drawn arcs mask the slightly distorted shape of a vase of flowers
* In pencil figure drawing, lively shading can hide body forms that are wrong
* In a landscape sketch, a quick swish of charcoal will make your trees move with the wind
* A swirling dash of crayon can capture the power of Sea waves
Easily improve your drawings by letting your pencil marks show. Leave your sketch outlines showing to add more interest.
Don’t hide your talents. Allow the painting process to distinguish your original artwork from a machine produced print copy
* Show your painting skills let your brush marks show with oils and acrylics
* Lift your paintings Add a splash of color to your paintings
* Use water to carry color in your flowing watercolor paintings
As an art beginner or intermediate painter take the lead from professional artists. Add soul to your painting and drawing. Don’t allow your art to suffer
“Let your character shine through and reveal your personality”
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