Draw And Paint Better Pictures… Give them Character And Life!
Artists who try to produce perfect drawings and paintings can easily miss the vital key. When you produce an identical copy the result can look lifeless. The missing art element is
"A picture that gives you a real sense of life"
The texture of the canvas adds depth to an oil painting. The finished painting isn't dull and flat. By building layer upon layer of paint an artist creates a work of art that has interest and character
"With a surface of texture and depth"
There is more to creating an art masterpiece. A painting has its own story. It has its own history
There are thoughts and plans you can't see. There are ideas and preparations an artist keeps locked away
* There are early ideas drawn on lost preparatory drawings
* There could be forgotten color sketches hiding in an art folder
* There will be re-workings that are scraped away or covered with later layers of paint
Even if you can copy exactly what you see in front of you, you need to give your painting more
* A painting becomes Art when you use your feeling and understanding
* Your painting needs flair and expression to give it character
* Your painting's success comes from your time and dedication
If you use photographs, make your painting an impression of what you see. Combine details from one photograph with the background of another. Play with components to create a new reality
* Introduce recollections and memories
* Let your picture tell a story
* Use vibrant colors
When working from real life, if your drawing shows activity you can get away with a few mistakes. Confident line-work will disguise your drawing faults if your perspectives are out of true
* With a still life drawing, let the sweep of movement of your ink drawn arcs mask the slightly distorted shape of a vase of flowers
* Lively pencil shading can hide body form errors in figure drawing
* In a landscape sketch, a quick swish of charcoal will make your trees move with the wind
* A swirling dash of crayon can capture the power of Sea waves
Easily improve your drawings by letting your pencil marks show. Leave your sketch outlines showing to add more interest.
Distinguish your original art creation from a machine produced print. Don't hide your talents Let the painting process show through
* With oils and acrylics you can show your painting skills when you allow visible brush marks in finished paintings
* Add a splash of color to lift your paintings
* Use water to carry color in your flowing watercolor paintings
As an art beginner or intermediate painter take the lead from professional artists. Add soul to your painting and drawing. Don't allow your art to suffer
"Let your personality and character shine through"