March's Theme: Jewel-Toned Repose for Tea - Chapter Two
Added 2022-03-28 20:42:36 +0000 UTCOur last chapter for the theme of March's reference material continues from this little magic AirBnB getaway spot. I do NOT live here!
As I expressed in Chapter One, it's common for figurative artists to avoid reclined poses in their warm ups or practice work, because it's kind of tedious, frustrating, or just complicated. And that confusion is understandable!
But as both a figurative artist and a model, I try to encourage my colleagues and students alike to get uncomfortable more often, to be challenged by looking again at resting poses, as it's the only way to really face our limitations with them. And frankly, the figure reclines a LOT in our culture, so as figurative, representational, or contemporary artists, we should know how to work with it in that context!
This chapter includes a few more portrait samples, which can be applied in a classical, introspective context or a more editorial narrative, as you like. {Speaking to my fellow illustrative thinkers out there!}
The unavoidable relationship between the figure within an environment with FABRIC {clothes} invites so much nuance and opportunity, as well. Or hand studies with the light and the tea cup and saucer are an option.
*For colorists - check out the way the daylight affects these colors and changes the temperature of the skin over the body! Love that. Those reds in cooperation are lovely, too.
I also have a color study demo coming, from this reference, along these lines! {I'll probably post it in early April, as I have to prioritize commissions first}
Have a great week, everyone!
