CHAPTER 4 : CAPTURING REFERENCE FOR PAINTING Part1
Now that we have our tools and and idea for a painting, this chapter discusses the many ways to gather reference for the painting using either photographic reference or setting up reference from life. We will also dive into the many ways to light the subject or scene to give it a dynamic feel. This chapter also covers the technical aspects of capturing art reference with a camera and how best to display that reference so that you have the most information to paint from.
Chapter overview:
- The 5 aspects of lighting and how to set up the right light to create a dynamic portrait.
- One thing to never do when photographing your model. The camera settings I use to capture the best reference for a painting.
- How to work to get the best attitude and emotion for your reference.
- 3 Tips you must know when painting from photographs.
- Don’t get sued! The legalities of working with models and the contracts I use.
30 minutes
Now that we have our tools and and idea for a painting, this chapter discusses the many ways to gather reference for the painting using either photographic reference or setting up reference from life. We will also dive into the many ways to light the subject or scene to give it a dynamic feel. This chapter also covers the technical aspects of capturing art reference with a camera and how best to display that reference so that you have the most information to paint from.
Chapter overview:
- The 5 aspects of lighting and how to set up the right light to create a dynamic portrait.
- One thing to never do when photographing your model. The camera settings I use to capture the best reference for a painting.
- How to work to get the best attitude and emotion for your reference.
- 3 Tips you must know when painting from photographs.
- Don’t get sued! The legalities of working with models and the contracts I use.
30 minutes
Now that we have our tools and and idea for a painting, this chapter discusses the many ways to gather reference for the painting using either photographic reference or setting up reference from life. We will also dive into the many ways to light the subject or scene to give it a dynamic feel. This chapter also covers the technical aspects of capturing art reference with a camera and how best to display that reference so that you have the most information to paint from.
Chapter overview:
- The 5 aspects of lighting and how to set up the right light to create a dynamic portrait.
- One thing to never do when photographing your model. The camera settings I use to capture the best reference for a painting.
- How to work to get the best attitude and emotion for your reference.
- 3 Tips you must know when painting from photographs.
- Don’t get sued! The legalities of working with models and the contracts I use.
30 minutes