Imogen - Painting/FINEART
There’s definitely something special about painting from life, especially a person right in front of you. It’s you, the model, the canvas, the paints, the brushes and the ticking clock. There are others in the room, some might even be in front of you, but for a while you don’t notice them. You become fully engaged mind and body as you approach the canvas, grasp your materials and focus on the subject. You rise to the challenge of doing your best in that moment until the limited time is up.
This is a recent oil painting I did of Imogen, painted in one session alla prima, about 2 hours 45 minutes. I was pretty fortunate on this occasion because apparently this was the one and only session Imogen would sit and model for. I’m glad I showed up. 💫
I painted Imogen @sussexcountyartsclub in Brighton, England.
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The background made it more special. It's like she's having a sweet moment alone in her own world. Beautiful.
@hiddenblade Thank you! It definitely seemed that way. She seemed shy and introverted, and probably didn't enjoy the attention of everyone in the room. But she sat still in the same pose thoughout, and did pretty well.
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The girl looks tender and intelligent, I love it!
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@iamsaray Hello!
Thank you, from Brighton, England :)
you have done an amazing work. i have tried to draw from life but that seems so hard to me.
i can barely see the person but the painting says that she is somewhat sad/frustrated and disturbed at the same time.
@masummim50 Thank you very much I appreciate that. Life drawing and painting is hard, but it is the best way to learn. Start with the simple shapes. Try gesture sketches of people. And just draw from life whenever you can :)
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hi dear @robbieallenart, you did a beautiful portrait! the colors are wonderful :-)) I think it's very difficult to paint live models, how long have you been painting? keep on, congratulations on your work and on the curie vote
@road2horizon, thank you! It is a great challenge to paint from a live model, but the experience is so worth it. The best tip I think is to keep things simple, look for the simple masses, and paint those in, focus on details only at the end. I have been painting with oils for about 2 years on and off. But I have a history of pencil drawing and digital painting which has helped me.