03-02-2016, 05:00 AM
Here's my personal project! I started with my own ideas and looked for references when I had problems. I'd be happy to hear some comments about the composition and if everything reads or not.
I think I'd like to work further on the 4th picture, though it's the most difficult one. I don't have a good understanding of lighting because there are too many light sources, not all of them visible on the picture plane.
I think what I have to do next is to:
1) Check all the perspective once more. The columns look kind of weird. Continue studying S.Robertson's book "How to draw"
2) Refine my black and white sketch. Perhaps try drawing boxes in 3d and position light sources. I've got no experience in 3d though, I tried Sketchup lately but it's not suitable for lighting. Read and apply "Light and form" chaptet from James Gurney's book.
3) Do a couple of color studies. Read some more Gurney about color. Update: I'm going to make a master study of Gurney's Canals at night picture, it's somewhat similar to how I imagine my scene at the temple.
4) Learn more anatomy and something about painting drapery - to make the statues look more realistic.
I think I'd like to work further on the 4th picture, though it's the most difficult one. I don't have a good understanding of lighting because there are too many light sources, not all of them visible on the picture plane.
I think what I have to do next is to:
1) Check all the perspective once more. The columns look kind of weird. Continue studying S.Robertson's book "How to draw"
2) Refine my black and white sketch. Perhaps try drawing boxes in 3d and position light sources. I've got no experience in 3d though, I tried Sketchup lately but it's not suitable for lighting. Read and apply "Light and form" chaptet from James Gurney's book.
3) Do a couple of color studies. Read some more Gurney about color. Update: I'm going to make a master study of Gurney's Canals at night picture, it's somewhat similar to how I imagine my scene at the temple.
4) Learn more anatomy and something about painting drapery - to make the statues look more realistic.