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Jonah Sanders
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3yr
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Hey guys! When attempting Plein Air, I usually have a really hard time framing the scene. I find it difficult to distill down everything around me into such a small space. Any quick composition skills that might help me get started?
Doug Madill
3yr
Cut out a rectangle window from an 8x10 piece of cardboard and see through that...? Ask yourself how much time do you have to get all the information you framed to a painted scene on your canvas. Talk to yourself about what you plan to do in the painting, why you like what you like, and how you will express that in paint. This may help organize your workflow when you have a clearer purpose outlined for the painting.
How valuable to you was sight/size training using the Bargue plates? I know a lot of successful artists who never trained with them. Would you say Bargue drawing was essential to your progression?
For about 6 years I’ve been on my journey to be the best fine artist I can be and eventually teach as well. I have gotten really serious in the last 2 or so and I’ve have been wanting to start some kind of academic classes and have heard a lot about the Watts Atelier. I’m on the East Coast, and my wife and I both work full time and are expecting our 3rd soon 😀. The Watts Atelier online school would be a big financial commitment for us but do you guys feel like it would be something invaluable to an artists growth? I manage to consistently practice for 2-3 hours a day and i can tell I’m improving, just wondering if you would suggest someone like me and my situation to join Watts atelier online. Thank you so much.
Ps, Stan, if your watching, Proko has been a big help! You’re the man 👍🏼
Hi Chris, Maybe look into New Masters Academy. Lot's of great instructors on there like Steve Huston. Definitely would be possible to create your own curriculum using their content
Do you have tips on recreating the Atelier experience at home?
Try using a timer! I love that sessions are 20 minutes on and 5 minutes off. This is set up for the models to pose for 20 and break for 5. I find that it keeps your eye fresher and more objective to step back every 20 minutes. If you want to work from "life" still-life and cast drawing set-ups are optimal for a similar experience. We use a high wattage (300 watt) bulb with a dark back-drop. Again, use a timer to keep your eye fresh and objective.
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3yr
Nearly impossible. My best recommendation is to find some like minded people locally, and get together periodically to draw and paint
I have been studying through the Watts Atelier online school for about a year and a half now, and was wondering if you have tips on transitioning over from the charcoal studies, over into painting. It seems extremely daunting!
Doctor Distortion!!
David, What comic book stories have influenced you?
Hi David! Any quick tips on how to keep inking from looking flat? How do you utilize line weights? Thanks!
For later viewers, Stan asks this question around 31:05
Also, David starts talking about line weight at 34:01. Nutshell: Keep heavy lines away from the light source.
