Hullu everyone !
I started doing coloured master study since last month so here is the collection. I usually take about an hour to do them and sometimes follow up with a direct application, perhaps you can spot a few. I tried to fit in most so apologies if they are too squished.
1. Use the biggest brush possible for a given passage. 2. Paint large shapes first, followed by small shapes. 3. Save your tonal and chromatic accents until the last. 4. Try to soften any edge that doesn’t need to be sharp. 5. Take time to get the center of interest right.
Or, the briefer version: (B.L.A.S.T.) Big brushes. Large to small. Accents last. Soften edges. Take your time.
Eraiasu, thanks man. I found that doing master studies, especially colour ones, makes it less of a headache to come up with a harmonious palette when working on personal stuff. I just hope not to forget them :)
Here's my attempt at painting still lives. I have not done any for 2 years and I feel like it was such a big loss to stop as there is so much it can teach you as opposed to painting from a photo.
Anyhow I hope this develops into a habit as it is so useful.
Another still life. I've set up candle light and some reflected blue light from a desk lamp. Had to take haste towards the end as the candle was nearly burnt up.
