Thank you for your report!
We have received your report and it is currently under investigation by a forum moderator.
Caravaggio's lost works.
Welcome to the forum.
Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.
Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.
Hang on Studio Wall
This is a Studio member-only feature!
Join our Studio membership and save your favourite Painters Online content, from gallery artwork to step-by-step guides, to your own online mood boards. Create your go-to place for inspiration and learning. Plus, members can also enjoy a range of exciting features including monthly art videos and a digital magazine library.
If you are already a Studio member, simply login to your account.
Not a Studio member? Why not try our free 30-day trial - no commitment, no credit card required
Message
Posted
I know what you mean about the ref photos, it's sometimes hard to find one. You are right to use the 'grid method', it's long established, tried and tested, et al. For the few paintings I've copied I used the grid method.
Here's a ref pic from one of my favorite artists, Alphonse Mucha. If artists like him used this method that's recommendation enough for me.
(He's using a 'photo'...shock horror! But let's not go there.)
I'll watch your progress with interest Denise.
(He's using a 'photo'...shock horror! But let's not go there.)
I'll watch your progress with interest Denise.
Posted
Thanks for your comments Paul, Lewis and Alan. It's all about learning different methods Alan and I'm always happy to do that, especially if the end result will be better. Jenny, I stupidly, lined off the black and white photo only to realise what a big mistake that was. I'll continue with it though because it's all practice. Your image is much clearer and when I do it again, I will use a coloured image and probably scale it up again. It's once I'm happy with the drawing of the image, I'll then think about moving on to painting and thinking about size. As for it being a task, I think, if it doesn't work out, I would have gained from the experience no matter what. For example, already, I've learned to use a new tool in art, the grid method. Now I know how to upsize or downsize without just taking a guess at it. So, all good. Thanks for postings the image also.
Posted
I'll have the sketch finished tomorrow sometime. Then, when I get the things I need, I'll start it all over again. You may think it's a waste of time sketching the same thing over and over again but I really want to get to know the sketch before I paint it. I also need practice with the grid method and improving the sketch and I can only do that by practising it. Here I am so far.
