Hi,
I apologise for not catching up sooner but it took me a long time to get MY NEW STUDIO! It took a long time to raise it and to add insulation and to paint but so far it has been worth it.
It has been painted entirely flat black inside and the lighting is controlled by balanced lighting. It’s not your traditional studio but it means I can now paint.
Lizzy
Lizzy was painted using oil paint on a 16×20 canvas. It took about two weeks to complete and the hair was the greatest challenge. I’d say to anyone taking on hair like this be prepared for a slow time. I match my colors as I go but I make up a group of colors that is close to what I’m seeing in front of me before I start. Also a photo or a live model can be used. Traditionally, before we had cameras the model had to stand there for days and days-and life now isn’t that short. Camera’s are just another tool in the box that we just can’t ignore in today’s world. My belief is that we all like to see reality- so the camera can aid us in that quest.
Hair Study
Hair is an amazing subject to paint. It flows like water, glows like light and is transparent and muted at the same time. This was completed in about 3 days but I’m never happy with my finished results although I liked how it seems to come into focus the further down the hair plaits. She has amazing hair.
Peter Giles
I love painting and also music. I have painted from an early age and inherited a lot from family. I also owe them a lot. I guess the classroom is always one of life.
I enjoy this blogging too, as it allows me to stay in touch with hearts all across the world. What a close net world we live in. I love being able to communicate through the hand written form- I think there’s more meaning in the word but a picture paints a thousand words. So the cliche goes.
When I do paint a picture I really have to think, plan and have a direction where I want the piece to go, otherwise I’d end up with grey goop or something that just isn’t right.
Which section to paint first, what values to use, where’s the sun or light coming from and the list goes on and on. What I aim for is for a distinct look and a brightness to bring a painting alive- not dull. I could paint dull and muted colors and have done so in the past but no-one seems to get excited by muted colors (maybe I will try again in the future) I know of many painters who have mastered the muted color mix. This are still masterpieces, such as the two below.
Examples of incredible artistry of their subject is apparent in what they do to the eye. I find they draw you into the scene and time no longer matters. That’s one of the goals of art. So much magic to think about for me and for you I hope to enjoy.
Henk Helmantle
Why do this?
- I hope you can see the context I am aiming for and it gives you pleasure.
So on this blog I will post as much art as I can make and hope you find it attactive.
Art by Giles 