Paintings from Nature with Passion
How I compose a Painting Here is an explanation 1) Planning or Preparation – 5 Minutes Max In my sketchbook, I draw a rectangle about 3″ x 2″ and quickly put in the big dark shapes, then the mid tones. Leaving the highlights blank, (see above). For the most powerful effect, brightest lights […]
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One of my Heroes in art is the Victorian artist, Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. Today he is almost forgotten, except by the academics. Born into an aristocratic family in 1821, after graduation he went to Rome to study Art and Music. Then he inherited estates in Ireland and Sussex and from then on, divided his
Sketching Why drawing skills are important A house built on firm foundations, will last longer and be safer than one with no foundations. Likewise, “drawing is the basis of art. A bad painter cannot draw. But one who draws well can always paint”. A quote from A Gorky. Improving your sketching and drawing skills! When