My first attempt at figurative painting. I have alot to learn.
Acrylic on Canvas, 11x14
I am not a figurative painter, but have done some life drawing. Keep up the good work, we only learn by trying.
5 stars for a great effort
I think who ever voted this as one star should be totally and utterly ashamed of themselves!
Hi Lydia
I'm with Jamie and Jan - I think this is a very good effort, especially as a first figurative painting.
I think its a difficult subject, as the figure is backlit, so the value-range on the figure is of necessity limited as its almost entirely lit by diffuse bounce light, making achieving modelling tricky. (If you're looking for advice here, the main thing I'd suggest is to start with some figures in "form" lighting - that is, with light coming in from, say, upper left forward of the figure, so that its 2/3rds in light, 1/3rd in shadow).
You have also achieved the feeling of recession of the water nicely, and the wet sand too.
It also captures a moment, and a mood.
(Now, where's my tazer for the person who gave it 1 star)
Dave
I think this is very nice. don't pay any attention to the 1 star jerk! You have good form, good reflection, good shape. You go girl - good job!
Thanks for the support, everyone. Dave, I noticed the issue with the lighting as I was painting, but wasn't sure how to "model" the skin and stay true to the back light source. I'll try what you suggest with my next one.
beautiful water towards the shore
Lpiper, this is so adorable. It is one of those "universal" pictures. Love the colors, pattern in her clothes, the wind blown hair. You did a great job on the water without stealing the show from your center of interest. The expression is fabulous -- the utter and complete absorption of a child lost in nature.
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