Learning From Living Masters
For the past five years, I've had the incredible opportunity to be mentored by Richard Schmid and Nancy Guzik along with guest appearances by: Jeremy Lipking, Casey Baugh, Albert Handell, Diane Rath, Clayton J. Beck, and a few others.
As I study the precepts that they teach, I have to say that they're similar. There are many fundamentals about drawing, painting, and making artwork that I would like to pass on with this lens. I cannot introduce you to any of these artists since they keep their lives very private. However, I can talk about what they have taught me.
As I study the precepts that they teach, I have to say that they're similar. There are many fundamentals about drawing, painting, and making artwork that I would like to pass on with this lens. I cannot introduce you to any of these artists since they keep their lives very private. However, I can talk about what they have taught me.
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A little about me
Been painting professionally for 15 years. I have authored a Walter Foster publication: Watercolor, Step by Step, and also write an instructional column for Watercolor Magazine. As a writer, I also contribute to Clint Watson's Fine Art Views on a weekly basis.
I've also had the opportunity to work with several art marketing experts: Calvin Goodman, Jack White.
I've also had the opportunity to work with several art marketing experts: Calvin Goodman, Jack White.
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This blog is created for artists and includes topics on art marketing, living an artist's life, and running the business end of being an artist. Clint also hosts Fine Art Studio Online, websites for artists that are updated by menu - no technical experience needed.
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I added this lens to share some of the advanced painting tips and advice that I've received from Richard Schmid and others. For example, how the temperature of light affects both light and shadow colors.
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Color Charts
How Richard Schmid uses his color charts
In his book, "Alla Prima", Richard Schmid displays his 11 color charts. A number of years ago, he discovered that if he actually painted the little squares (rather than just looking at a pre-printed chart, the exercise taught him to mix color.When we're painting a portrait at Putney Painters, in VT.. we can hold up our Terra Rosa,Cadmium Red, or Alizarin chart to see which one closely matches the light and shadow skin tones on the model. When we see a match, we know just what colors to mix together to get the correct value and temperature of the flesh tones.
If the light source is cool, then the shadows will be warm, and the opposite is also true. I stay away from blue or black for skin tones, using these makes flesh look dead. When I want to use a slightly cooler color, I mix Transparent Oxide brown with a bit of white. This mixture works great for some of the shadows. When I want to make the shadow slightly warmer, I add Transparent Oxide Red.
Nancy Guzik sometimes uses Transparent Oxide Brown with white added as her base flesh color and goes from there with additions of red and white for warmer areas. But I do have to say that as soon as you think you've got either Nancy or Richard pinned down to a formula, they'll approach a painting in a completely different way. Neither paints the same exact way twice. Their color selection depends on the light used to illuminate the model.
Sometimes Nancy begins with a line drawing, and other times, she'll block in the shapes of the face, beginning with the darker eye sockets. She enjoys using a variety of approaches.
Have I confused you completely? I'll talk about something more simple next time. Like the color/temperature of the darkest darks.
If you are interested in seeing how Richard Paints the portrait, he has a great video - The Captains' Portrait. He painted Captain John Adams, who also happens to own the barn where the Putney Painters meet.
Here is a a portrait I did of a fellow Putney Painter from life. It is 8x12, Oil
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