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.
I really like the background. It reminds me of the sun setting on the ocean. The proportions are off but she has weight and I can still tell she’s leaning to the side a bit. The dark shadow from the hand to down the leg seems out of place because there should be a value difference in the shadow. I like the brush strokes that you use. Overall, I think the colors and composition work well.
Colors in the background successfully balance out colors in the furniture and figure
Figure appears to be somewhat reminiscent of cubism- due to the angular nose and the use of predominantly blue, brown, and yellow - which give the figure a 2-D effect
Lovely interpretation of the figure and space she's occupying. The proportions of the body look off, and the rendering of the couch seems unfinished, but it has a lot of character because of those reasons.
Maybe to create more volume for the figure you can use more tints or shades or color variation like warm colors to pop forward and cool colors to recede.
I like the big color blocks and use of loose brushstrokes. Very nice stylistic approach. The color of the couch is a little bright and distracts from the figure.
I can't believe that you haven't painted in a long time because this piece is beautiful! Your choice of background is strange but it works with the entirety of the piece. I like that your figure has a Picassoesque quality because I am a big fan! Great job!
Your painting turned out well and I think you resolved a lot of the issues you mentioned before the final critique. There is a slight stylization of her face which gives it a certain charm. I think if I were to change anything it would to be to paint over that yellow patch on the bottom right with the cool gray tone you have going for the background. Really successful overall and the rendering of the fabric materials are executed nicely.
I like the proportions on the model on the upper body, and the lower body; which looks good on the angle of where the legs go. The background is a good touch that makes for the feel of the piece being tropical. All in all, I like your how painting turned out.
The most helpful thing I learned was not to be afraid to make mistakes. Ultimately there is no such thing, so holding back in your painting is only holding back in your learning. Go bold, try random things just to see if they work, be silly, play and have fun with your artwork first. Then when you have a specific style or concept you want to achieve, be more conservative with your markmaking, palate, composition etc.
I like your color choice and the texture of the fabric is rendered very well. The face is strangely crooked and throws off the composition of the figure, it might flow better had you made the entire figure that way, and the solid black shadow between her legs isn't all the same shade.
Your colors are fun but I feel like your figure blends into the background and the fabric a bit. The brushstrokes are very lovely and gave a nice character to the piece. Good Job
Early on in the painting I was really admiring it how the white showed through in places; I think it shouldn't have been covered up. Nice composition. I like the white area at the top of the background. The green pillow is excellent, very beautiful; you're really strong with drapery.
Perhaps the most careless--and best--handling of colour: as if you had painted, using the same palette, in the corner of one of Monet's huge waterlily ponds. The accuracy of the furniture and the figure is irrelevant--all working very well as if by magic.
I really like the background. It reminds me of the sun setting on the ocean. The proportions are off but she has weight and I can still tell she’s leaning to the side a bit. The dark shadow from the hand to down the leg seems out of place because there should be a value difference in the shadow. I like the brush strokes that you use. Overall, I think the colors and composition work well.
ReplyDeleteColors in the background successfully balance out colors in the furniture and figure
ReplyDeleteFigure appears to be somewhat reminiscent of cubism- due to the angular nose and the use of predominantly blue, brown, and yellow - which give the figure a 2-D effect
Abstract background compliments stylized figure
Lovely interpretation of the figure and space she's occupying. The proportions of the body look off, and the rendering of the couch seems unfinished, but it has a lot of character because of those reasons.
ReplyDeleteMaybe to create more volume for the figure you can use more tints or shades or color variation like warm colors to pop forward and cool colors to recede.
I like the big color blocks and use of loose brushstrokes. Very nice stylistic approach. The color of the couch is a little bright and distracts from the figure.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that you haven't painted in a long time because this piece is beautiful! Your choice of background is strange but it works with the entirety of the piece. I like that your figure has a Picassoesque quality because I am a big fan! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think this painting has a sunset feel and find it very relaxing and pleasant!
ReplyDeleteYour painting turned out well and I think you resolved a lot of the issues you mentioned before the final critique. There is a slight stylization of her face which gives it a certain charm. I think if I were to change anything it would to be to paint over that yellow patch on the bottom right with the cool gray tone you have going for the background. Really successful overall and the rendering of the fabric materials are executed nicely.
ReplyDeleteI like the proportions on the model on the upper body, and the lower body; which looks good on the angle of where the legs go. The background is a good touch that makes for the feel of the piece being tropical. All in all, I like your how painting turned out.
ReplyDeleteThe most helpful thing I learned was not to be afraid to make mistakes. Ultimately there is no such thing, so holding back in your painting is only holding back in your learning. Go bold, try random things just to see if they work, be silly, play and have fun with your artwork first. Then when you have a specific style or concept you want to achieve, be more conservative with your markmaking, palate, composition etc.
ReplyDeleteI like your color choice and the texture of the fabric is rendered very well. The face is strangely crooked and throws off the composition of the figure, it might flow better had you made the entire figure that way, and the solid black shadow between her legs isn't all the same shade.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are fun but I feel like your figure blends into the background and the fabric a bit. The brushstrokes are very lovely and gave a nice character to the piece. Good Job
ReplyDeleteEarly on in the painting I was really admiring it how the white showed through in places; I think it shouldn't have been covered up. Nice composition. I like the white area at the top of the background. The green pillow is excellent, very beautiful; you're really strong with drapery.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the most careless--and best--handling of colour: as if you had painted, using the same palette, in the corner of one of Monet's huge waterlily ponds. The accuracy of the furniture and the figure is irrelevant--all working very well as if by magic.
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