Post by OZ on Jul 30, 2021 13:58:14 GMT -8
DISCLAIMER: Let me start out by saying that, this, in no way, is intended to be a " Tutorial " or Instruction on How to Do a Painting. It is mearly, my attempt to show you how I went about painting this portrait, using both professional and self taught techniques. So feel free to chime in with any constructive criticism or ideas, you wish.
Been wanting to try a portraiture on larger format, so I'll be using 16 x 20 Arches Rough 140# paper and using the stylized picture, from the 2019 Aquavit Label, used for the Hoodsport Hardware Distillery.
Used an 8.5 x 11 print of the image and graphed off 1 inch squares.
Then, on the 16 x 20 paper, graphed off 2 inch squares to double the size. Square by square, measured out the image and transferred the Viking onto the paper, then erased the square ruling lines and mistakes. Used a kneaded eraser to roll off excess graphite and made corrections. The paper is already stretched, by being in a Block Pad format. Taped the edges, using black Washi Tape.
Next will be to figure out which Daniel Smith's colors to use for the background and flesh tones. Thanks for looking.
Been wanting to try a portraiture on larger format, so I'll be using 16 x 20 Arches Rough 140# paper and using the stylized picture, from the 2019 Aquavit Label, used for the Hoodsport Hardware Distillery.
Used an 8.5 x 11 print of the image and graphed off 1 inch squares.
Then, on the 16 x 20 paper, graphed off 2 inch squares to double the size. Square by square, measured out the image and transferred the Viking onto the paper, then erased the square ruling lines and mistakes. Used a kneaded eraser to roll off excess graphite and made corrections. The paper is already stretched, by being in a Block Pad format. Taped the edges, using black Washi Tape.
Next will be to figure out which Daniel Smith's colors to use for the background and flesh tones. Thanks for looking.
