I am learning how to paint portraits in class this week. I used the grid system to transfer the picture to the canvas. Of course I still need to finish massing in the darks and lights then next week I will be adding color. The photo I'm using for this painting I found on www.sxc.hu. I like the overall look of this photo and the lighting was nice. I brought this photo in to Adobe Photoshop and blurred it so I didn't focus to much on the details and it helps me to see the shadows and the lights easier. I use Photoshop a lot for adjusting photos to the way I want to help me out. I am trying to not rely on the computer so much and I have started drawing value studies. I drew several value studies for the painting below making the log the focal point. But the painting didn't turn out as I intended it. The log and the rock are now competing with each other and I'll have to go back to this painting and tone down the rock so that it isn't such a dark value. I'll lighten the log so it then becomes the focal point again. I have learned so much from this instructor and I am glad that I was able to take the class. This will help me improve with my painting. Next week is my last class.
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