Coach Don Hatfield Teaches in SacTown at Patris's Capital Art Center. You can learn just by listening to what he says to other students.
Dear Reader,
Half of Life is recovering well from bad news. I mean, painting is difficult enough. But when you get the discovery that your computers hard drive has to be re initialized then that news can really bum your day out. The realization that I had to backup everything ( we are even talking about internet bookmarks ) was at the back of my mind while I painted at Don Hatfields figure class on Tuesday. But that's life and I'll take it. Distractions are part of the obstacle course of our daily routine and it causes us to sharpen our focus and concentration. Consider it part of the package and you will be pleasantly surprised and joyful when all goes well in your day without a hitch!
Again, we had a 3 hour pose. And I sank another hour on the portrait when I arrived home. It was an exhausting day. The highlight came when Don, Robert Sandidge , Silvio Silvestri and I had dinner together and we talked about the art landscape and where we saw it going. It was a magical moment to savor.
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Just lovely, Frank. I have a question - while reading another portrait painter's blog - she mentioned that she paints the forehead in yellow tones, the lower half of the face in red tones and the neck in blue tones. What are your thoughts on that technique?
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ReplyDeleteIt sounds like one of those Bob Ross formulas. It works , I guess , if the light source is above the sitter. Much like the light source on my model.
Although the cheeks are warmer...it does not always follow that her formula will work in all instances. My best advice is to really look at the sitter and SEE what is happening. One KEY is understanding the planes and working with color temperatures as the light moves across the face. On my model, the cheeks were really red as as the plane moved back towards the ear, the temperature was a warm green with the cheek color. Understanding this subtle color shift, when understood, makes the face look like flesh.
Frank, I love the sensitive gesture of this portrait. I am also amazed by how high in chroma almost all of the colors are in this painting. You are proof that it works if all of the colors are harmonious/bathed in the same light source/color.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your computer.
Jeremy,
ReplyDeleteBingo...I have some tileing work for you to do ;v)
she looks serene. I sure like the handling of the red turban thing.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and effective combination of your somewhat tighter style with more impressionistic color. The costume and light make it look almost a little Vermeer-ish.
ReplyDeleteHey Connie...When are we going to see you again? I hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteAs I stated above, I was already distracted when I was there . Also, I had a hard time getting inspired by the model. The pose was boring so I decided to focus on a portrait because it reminded me of a Vermeer....Bingo. It was such a letdown from last weeks exciting model and costume...I learned alot though.
Hey check out and consider entering the FineArtStudio competition. Its a month to month competition. You never know.
https://data.fineartstudioonline.com//contests/details.asp?id=1
Celeste...Hey...I had to get excited about something...It might as well be that red turban thing! Ha!;v)
ReplyDeleteNot sure, maybe next week. I'm on my feet but a little tired and feeling behind on my Dec 1 book deadline. Should work, should paint (or just want to?)--hard to prioritize all the "should's" sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI saw that contest and almost entered something last month. (One more "should"?) Many entries are so-so, but some are pretty stiff competition.
Connie,
ReplyDeleteI entered 2 paintings. There are some amazing entries....
I see them!--the sunglasses guy and last week's ballerina. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Frank... It has a very poignant feeling to it.
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