12-16-2014, 04:41 AM
Thanks Misty,
I think I've improved because I've found a process that works for me. I am stronger when I work black & white then to colour. I've come to accept this and not feel bad because some beasts can kick ass and paint straight with colour. And with that I've also learned I work best from dark to light meaning I now start dark and slowly paint in the light... This helps me understand and see my forms better - at least I think so.
Oh... and now I only paint one light source at time (rare occasions two) but I leave the rim lighting until last. I've figured out that rim lighting doesn't change anything on a grand scale since it mostly exists in shadows anyways. I've found out adding it too early can really complicate a piece especially when you are still trying to get your main lighting right. I now view rim lighting like special effects to be added nearer the end of a painting... like dessert:) Yum.
I think I've improved because I've found a process that works for me. I am stronger when I work black & white then to colour. I've come to accept this and not feel bad because some beasts can kick ass and paint straight with colour. And with that I've also learned I work best from dark to light meaning I now start dark and slowly paint in the light... This helps me understand and see my forms better - at least I think so.
Oh... and now I only paint one light source at time (rare occasions two) but I leave the rim lighting until last. I've figured out that rim lighting doesn't change anything on a grand scale since it mostly exists in shadows anyways. I've found out adding it too early can really complicate a piece especially when you are still trying to get your main lighting right. I now view rim lighting like special effects to be added nearer the end of a painting... like dessert:) Yum.