Painting 33

Portraying relationships;

I use my subject as a reference for what to put in the canvas
As a figure painter primary working for life, it remains important for me to draw inspiration from a living figure, so relationship are a common theme in my work.- the relationship of light, color and figure continue to captivate my senses, when this elements come together in a live scene, you can even tought a story in your mind , that story inspires to add to the painting elements such as mood, energy and environment.
Main tips to do so are; Model; (starting composition, and refinement)
Choose emotions (by adding tone adding lights and darks)
Base color (I allow room to change up until final stages)
Find Balance (color harmony; shift focus accordingly)
It is important to be able to adapt as the painting takes form
Final refinement for a good figurative work


                                             ref PO660
                      “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. ”