Students learn basic anatomy and will begin to develop an understanding of the way a figure inhabits space; thus able to successfully reproduce this space in two dimensions. The goal of the course is to learn academic, realistic representation of the figure: Emphasis will be on accurately rendering the figure on the page in proper proportion. Students work up to developing a personal style within the confines of academic figurative art.
Eyebrow juts out a little far, but paired with the large eyes - it works. Looks purposely stylized, thus is successful. I wish there were more than just a floating head, though.
I thought it was really cool that you used two mirrors to create this piece. This is a very good attempt at photorealism. Good use of grey scale and nicely rendered, however, I think that more darks would have taken the composition to the next level.
nice job rendering. The distortion of the figure works well. Would have liked to see more darks though. If you had rendered the bust into the lower half of the page this would have solved your compositional issues.
Great personality in this piece Resembles you Looks very stylized with large eyes and forehead Reminiscent of your master copy Could use some more darks
A nice lack of pretension in presentation--and in personal expression. Of course, as self-admitted, there are some deficiencies in execution, but it's lively in characterization.
I like the angel of your picture. You may want to push the lights and darks. It would also be good if you did more with the background. I am going to try doing another self-portrait with two mirrors; I think that is a great idea
I appreciate your use of a single lead type as I too also like to stick with one lead in a drawing. On using an HB lead, I think you can still get a wider range of values with it (perhaps with more pressure?). Your portrait seems to have slight exaggerations in proportions but it makes for an awesome style and reminds me of a caricature :)
Smart move on the two mirrors! I do feel like you head is floating in an undefined space which bothers me. I would also like to see some contrasts within the entire piece, especially in the ear which is done so well but could use some depth, don't be afraid to mix medias add a little charcoal to the graphite you used.
Your piece seems a little incomplete maybe a background would have been nice or if you could have rendered a shoulder to ground the head. I would also like to have seem the values pushed a bit more to add contrast. I do however, feel like your piece captures your personality, which is really nice to see.
His portrait is well rendered. I appreciated his enthusiasm when talking about the work. He could work on pushing the darks more to give his work more strength. I think adding a background or more of his body would make the portrait feel compete. This looked unfinished to me.
Hair is beautifully, intricately done. I like the proportions; I think they give it a lot of character, which is the most important thing in a portrait. One of the most interesting pieces here.
Nice portrait. There is a familiar style in your self-portrait that resembled the work of Mark Ryden - the same artist you selected for your master study. The eyes appear larger then in nature. Though the overall shape of the skull and facial features resemble you. Enjoyed the light value-range you selected.
Eyebrow juts out a little far, but paired with the large eyes - it works. Looks purposely stylized, thus is successful. I wish there were more than just a floating head, though.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was really cool that you used two mirrors to create this piece. This is a very good attempt at photorealism. Good use of grey scale and nicely rendered, however, I think that more darks would have taken the composition to the next level.
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ReplyDeleteNice, soft rendering. The proportions with the forehead and jaw are off. I don’t understand the page orientation.
ReplyDeletenice job rendering. The distortion of the figure works well. Would have liked to see more darks though. If you had rendered the bust into the lower half of the page this would have solved your compositional issues.
ReplyDeleteGreat personality in this piece
ReplyDeleteResembles you
Looks very stylized with large eyes and forehead
Reminiscent of your master copy
Could use some more darks
A nice lack of pretension in presentation--and in personal expression. Of course, as self-admitted, there are some deficiencies in execution, but it's lively in characterization.
ReplyDeleteI like the angel of your picture. You may want to push the lights and darks. It would also be good if you did more with the background. I am going to try doing another self-portrait with two mirrors; I think that is a great idea
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your use of a single lead type as I too also like to stick with one lead in a drawing. On using an HB lead, I think you can still get a wider range of values with it (perhaps with more pressure?). Your portrait seems to have slight exaggerations in proportions but it makes for an awesome style and reminds me of a caricature :)
ReplyDeleteSmart move on the two mirrors! I do feel like you head is floating in an undefined space which bothers me. I would also like to see some contrasts within the entire piece, especially in the ear which is done so well but could use some depth, don't be afraid to mix medias add a little charcoal to the graphite you used.
ReplyDeleteYour piece seems a little incomplete maybe a background would have been nice or if you could have rendered a shoulder to ground the head. I would also like to have seem the values pushed a bit more to add contrast. I do however, feel like your piece captures your personality, which is really nice to see.
ReplyDeleteHis portrait is well rendered. I appreciated his enthusiasm when talking about the work. He could work on pushing the darks more to give his work more strength. I think adding a background or more of his body would make the portrait feel compete. This looked unfinished to me.
ReplyDeleteHair is beautifully, intricately done. I like the proportions; I think they give it a lot of character, which is the most important thing in a portrait. One of the most interesting pieces here.
ReplyDeleteNice portrait. There is a familiar style in your self-portrait that resembled the work of Mark Ryden - the same artist you selected for your master study. The eyes appear larger then in nature. Though the overall shape of the skull and facial features resemble you. Enjoyed the light value-range you selected.
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