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Models always move, wiggle, droop, yawn etc. If you EVER find one that has the ability to stand still, treat her like gold.
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I wouldn't expect anyone to sit or stand perfectly still, but what made this funny, is that you knew she was doing it to keep herself awake. I mean, she was constantly scratching herself and opening her eyes real wide, then she looked like she was gonna doze off. I have never seen a model move so much, but the other guys thought she did a great job. I figure they don't see many nude young women anymore.
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have you tried having some fun, putting some limited color on your palette and using deliberate strokes before blending? I think it is really helpful in seeing the planes of the face
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Hmmm, I'm eventually gonna add color, but I'd like to get more comfortable. If I introduce color now, I know I'll be worrying about it and I'll stiffen up. Monday nights are the only day I have to paint, I don't have time during the week. I am making color charts at work though.
I'm putting two colors per canvas, so far I've done Pthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Sap Green, Veridian, Venitian Red, and Alizarin Crimson. Today I will try to do Naples Yellow and Yellow Ochre.
I haven't been trying to blend; the values may be close and look smoother on screen. I'd like to stay away from blending. And I guess I'm not doing it right, but I
thought I was making value planes before I added the more opaque layers.
Chuck, good ideas. I tried the premixed values, but it felt too mechanical. I tried it because I had seen D. Greene do it in a video tape my co-worker let me borrow. I'll try the brushes thing, maybe clean them during the five minute break, I don't have enough brushes to go without regular cleaning. Thanks.
We should be getting someone new this Monday, hopefully I can get a nice spot. Thanks everyone.