[caption id="attachment_507" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="This is a copy I did years ago of an Odd Nerdrum painting."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_508" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="These are old drawings I did -- copies of Sargent's paintings."][/caption]...
The Metropolitan Museum of art is having a special exhibition on Diego Velázquez. He was a Spanish painter who lived from 1599-1660. He influenced many artists in the 19th century including John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, and Carolus-Duran. While Sargent studied under Carolus-Duran, he was encouraged to study the tonal...
I am reviewing my class notes to refresh my memory of some basic drawing concepts. This simple model will help every aspiring artist. Sure, it may seem elementary, but it's good to look at every once in a while. The five tones create the illusion of a three-dimensional effect on a...
Let me hear your thoughts on Odd Nerdrum. I'm sure most of my NYAA cohorts love him. Has his work inspired anyone lately? Nerdrum has emerged as one of the most controversial artists of our day. His admirers praise him for his superb Old Master technique, while...
Tonight's attempt was a complete disappointment! I started sketching a small still life of two glass bottles, when I realized that they lend themselves better to paint. Since I am a tonal painter, my sketch grew increasingly dark as I added shadows. If I didn't stop myself the drawing...