Mine's Arts

[MnM]

Did you paint over the photo? (personaly I doubt u did that but the reason am asking is cause the outcome is really close to the original photo)

well, why would i do that and post here? Isnt it cheating? . Place the painting and photo one above other with painting layer set to 50% opacity. There are subtle difference. The key reason why i got it so close is, i placed the photo in same canvas as i posted here and painted on the right hand side which i usually dont do. I find this very easy to get similarity in my drawings. The trick is to place the longer side of photo in contact with what you draw so that its easier for comparison. Moreover, if you are painting something in landscape type , its easier to check relativity between your drawing and photo by hanging a weight in a thread and check alignment of your drawing with the original. This way your paint can resemble like the original.

Do you ever use any outlines? Or just straight ahead speed paint your way then finalize as you are finishing?!

I do use outlines at beginning. They are essential (to me of course) .. Here is the outline i drew and used.



I fix whatever is wrong by comparing while my painting is in progress. So i use outlines only to get gestures.