Illustration

Illustration

Painting and portraits

10/06/15

To further my experimentation, I will be using acrylics to paint acanvas. Instead of using the same style I used to create my previous illustrations, I will be painting from a photo, and will be aiming for realism. I am still trying to incorporate my theme of "nature and people" and so will be incorporating flowers and other elements of nature into the drawing.

The first step of the whole process was to cut out a sheet of canvas to  my preferred size and then prime it. After this I could then begin sketching out the image I wanted to paint, looking at a photograph for reference. It took a while to get the proportions right, however, I eventually managed to get the drawing to how I wanted it. Once I had done this and checked the proportions, I could then begin to paint. Getting the right skin tone was a little difficult at first, and still needs changing a little, and the blending of shadowing was the most difficult part, however, I intend to paint the entire face, section by section, so that I will be able to then start adding more shadowing after to add more dimension to the face.

To further my experimentations I will research into other portraiture artists and look at their style and preferred waay of painting, so that I may try and develop my own style.