Portraits

I’m sticking to monochrome so that colour mixing isn’t an issue and a small canvas so that I learn to focus on the entire canvas.

Landscapes or still life would easier. Working in monochrome is a good idea. You take color out of the picture and work with values only.
The biggest mistakes I see beginning painters make are with values. If you use photos as references, you get in trouble with values.
Working in monochrome will help you as a painter.

5 Responses

1. Julia R Says:
   December 30th, 2009 at 9:23 am

   i think its important to start with something that really floats your boat.that way you stay interested and your style will flow. if weather doesn’t bother you its good to get out in the natural light. for convenience self portraits are easy to set up. for monochrome landscapes look at the work of kyffin williams, a fabulous welsh artist.
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2. raymond m Says:
   December 30th, 2009 at 9:28 am

   Landscapes or still life would easier. Working in monochrome is a good idea. You take color out of the picture and work with values only.
   The biggest mistakes I see beginning painters make are with values. If you use photos as references, you get in trouble with values.
   Working in monochrome will help you as a painter.
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   artist

3. think_about_ it Says:
   December 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am

   this link is about drawing but the same thing applies to what you want to paint..
   paint what you are most familiar with and your painting will turn out better..
   read this for more help..
   http://www.quazen.com/Arts/Visual-Arts/Drawing-on-What-You-Know.217775
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4. K C Says:
   December 30th, 2009 at 10:19 am

   I think landscapes are easier, personally.
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5. Scottish Dachsy Says:
   December 30th, 2009 at 10:34 am

   Still lifes. They are the best for learning the painting basics.
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