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Hello fellow artists and art lovers.
It's been a long while since my last journal entry. I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite artists here, for whom I would gladly put my hand on fire, enjoy!
(In the order which I first discovered them)
claratessier
Clara is a highly skilled all-rounder.
From wildlife, to portraiture and illustration she delivers excellent results.
Clara is a highly skilled all-rounder.
From wildlife, to portraiture and illustration she delivers excellent results.
RiEile
Maya's work holds an alluring force which I can't really put into words.
But it definitely has something to do with her cultivated disposition and the rare mix of her interests and studies.
Maya's work holds an alluring force which I can't really put into words.
But it definitely has something to do with her cultivated disposition and the rare mix of her interests and studies.
facetheface
Arnab strives to achieve the values of the masters, old and living.
Above all, his grasp of humanity keeps me very close to his work.
Arnab strives to achieve the values of the masters, old and living.
Above all, his grasp of humanity keeps me very close to his work.
PSTazatriste
Pedro knows how to keep the scenario fresh.
The balance between light, form, composition and atmosphere prevents me from identifying what I love the most.
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Oil Painting - The Portrait in Layers
Traditional Art Week
In this article we will present a method of oil painting which utilizes individual layers to solve a problem at a time. Although well known, I can only call it a modified version, since painting methods varied greatly among schools and teachers.
Disclaimer
The following is based on one of my lecture demonstrations. I used a self portrait by Anthony Van Dyck as a subject to apply this method, the goal being not to copy. His work is an exceptional example to learn from, it is soft and gentle enough yet bold and painterly where appropriate. I must emphasize that this is not a representation of how Van Dyck painted. However
Have You Seen These?
I wanted to share with you some of my favorite works by some delightful minds here on DA, among them some less popular ones who deserve much more attention. I admire each one of them for certain properties.
Portrait Painting in Oils
Traditional Art
Defining Alla Prima
In this tutorial we will explore the alla prima approach. So, what is "alla prima"? Alla prima is an Italian term meaning at first attempt. In other words it's a direct, wet on wet painting method, using one layer of paint, done in one session. If the scale allows it then the painting can be done before the paint starts to dry. If it's a large painting then you're forced to paint it in parts in the same manner. Although that would disqualify it from being an alla prima painting.
Now, this is one way to do it but it doesn't mean it's the only way or the best way to go with it.
But no matter our approach w
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What a shame I have not seen claratessier’s work before, thank you for bringing it to my attention. And I am honored that my works are included in such a fine selection. pstazatriste is great at integrating bold local colors in his paintings.