The inspiration for this new painting that I am working on for my solo show in December with Arcadia Contemporary is from the work of 19th-century artist, Abbott Handerson Thayer. I have painted winged figures before, and I originally started adding the wings to my figurative portraits to enhance the background designs.
STAGE 1
Once I have the reference I need, I spend a good amount of time working on my reference digitally. I try to have all the problems I will face in the process of painting (design, composition, color, etc.) solved before I put the brush to canvas. In addition, I create a color study (pictured here) which helps me envision how the final painting will look and feel. I keep the color study small, so I do not have to spend much time on it. I find myself constantly referring to my study while painting to check that the overall values and colors are correct to my original concept.
STAGE 2
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Fresh Eyes
Anna Rose Bain discusses the passions of being an artist and helping students transform their own work
The Next Level
Jacob Dhein uses a wet-into-wet technique to create painterly depictions of a variety of subjects
Wild Spirit
Alternating between broad glazes and fine details, Claire Milligan captures the intricacies of the animal kingdom
The Bridge Between
Watercolorist Thomas Wells Schaller delves into the nuances of observation and imagination
The Color Continuum
Catherine Hearding demonstrates how she utilizes color to enhance the mood of her landscapes
Points of Precision
A strong focal point and attention to detail make Nicola Jane's artwork jump off the page
BE YOURSELF
Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you
JEFFREY T. LARSON
Expertly Putting the Pieces Together
Hot-Blooded
Blending elements of realism and surrealism, figurative artist Anna Wypych’'s paintings are dominated by vivid reds
Adam Clague Incandescence
Adam Clague’s masterful understanding of contrast allows him to paint subjects that seem to glow from within
