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BobBlast #248
"Carrot Figures - Painting the Female Form"
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
This BobBlast stemmed from a request - "How do you paint female carrot people?" Thank you for making me think about it!
The quick answer is... When I'm painting the illusion of the human form - I think "Carrot." A dot for the head and then brushing in an abstract figure shape underneath the dot. You saw my demo of this technique on a full sheet of watercolor paper, practicing the shapes over and over with only black acrylic paint and a big brush.
As far as painting the different genders, I break it down to painting basic shapes - and this is so generally stated - men have broader shoulders and narrower hips. Women are the opposite - narrower shoulder and broader hips. So, to paint a more feminine figure, I also add a feminine pose, generally borrowed from Greek statues.
I recall that the drawing room in my college had many of those statues - they influenced me greatly!
In this video, I practice painting female carrots - using colors! I exaggerate the poses and add a dramatic element of suggested capes, hats and other fashionable accessories. I often start with black acrylic paint to get the basic shape and pose, then add the colors after the black base has dried.
These small figure studies are great practice for my larger circus pieces! Take a look in the video!
Circle, triangle, rectangle, square... basic shapes!
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Postmodern Polyptych Painting
Leading Edge Art Workshops - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 20-24, 2019
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage
Hudson River Valley Art Workshop
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June 10-14, 2019
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
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Contemporary Abstract Figure
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Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
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July 15-19, 2019
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Mendocino, CA
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or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
July 22-26, 2019
Contemporary Figure Painting & Collage
Mendocino, CA
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or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
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"Carrot Figures - Painting the Female Form"
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BobBlast #248 - Video run time 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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