Today, I did some much needed responsible things around the house. So did Nature Boy. He got the job of cleaning the computer room, and found a HUGE book that I had bought sometime last year (I think)...anyway..I bought it, and never saw it again...TYPICAL of my book-eating house!! It regularly eats books that I KNOW I OWN..and sometimes the house hides them for MONTHS..LOL..
This book is called The Great Masters of Italian Art. It's a huge coffee table edition, with beautiful close ups of some awesome paintings!! The picture on the left is on the cover. I have spent a good 3-4 hours staring at this book today. All the detail, and intricate painting, it just fascinates me. Tonight, I decided to TRY to paint from it. So..I sat the book on my art table, and put a block of wood next to it, and started painting. (I rarely draw first with a pencil, but I did use a small paintbrush to "draw" it out). This is as far as I've gotten. I haven't started working on the flesh tones yet, but just the highlights and shadows. Just thought I would show you a work in progress. I might have to stop for the night, and do a few pieces that are faster...but, I thought this was cool in how it's turning out so far.
Live Artfully!
Suzan
4 comments:
I think it looks like quite a good stylistic piece as it is now. Can't wait to see the finished thing.
what a fabulous idea to use a piece of art like that and make it your own... i like yours better :-) than the original
Looking good! Look forward to seeing her as she progresses.
very cool idea! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece!
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