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PinkParasol — Painting Tutorial: The Rider
Published: 2009-05-06 19:45:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 26205; Favourites: 581; Downloads: 521
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A tutorial for my most recent piece, "The Rider". I hope this is easy to follow and that it will help to explain my work flow, as well as possibly be a learning tool for someone out there. I tried to document the process each evening I worked on it. Unfortunately, it ended up taking awhile to finish since I had to take some time to let it dry between layers. Hopefully, this will help someone!Here is the final image: [link]
A special thanks to:
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for their wonderful anatomy reference images
16x20
oils/acrylics/charcoal on canvas
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Thanks so much! It took 8-9 afternoons. Each step of the tutorial was an afternoon I spent on it. I just had to wait a long time before completing each step for the paint to dry >.<
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Best tutorial I've read in a LONG while!
I always work on paper rather than canvas because I could never understand how you can sketch and line on a canvas... but now I get it! And you make me want to give canvas a try!
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Yay! I am so glad you found this helpful ^_^
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You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it ^_^
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Wow! Awesome! I learned something new today!
Thanks for the explanation!
Spendid Artwork!
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it useful ^_^
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Beautifully explained - and what a great image to use as an example!
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That's amazing! I was aware of the digital art technique that involved a color layer applied on top of a grayscale layer, but I hadn't even considered that it was feasible with traditional artwork. Thank you for the excellent tutorial!
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Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it ^_^
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Oh my g... This is amazing.I don't think I would have the stamina or patients to produce this kind of work!I think I'll just go away and never paint again...only joking...I think.
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Ah! Don't say that! I'm glad you liked the tutorial though ^^
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We all have to thank you for this incredible tutorial. It's great to have in the community such amazing professional.
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Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it ^_^
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Its really wonderful how you're able to combine so many mediums together! Thye colors, esp the pink and the cool green of the skin tones are really good ^^
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Thank you so much, Desmond!
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You used charcoal, acrylics and oils? Wow, talk about mixed media. Never would've guessed that you changed the rider's position half-way through... easy to do in photoshop, not so much in traditional mediums. Really cool to see the step-by-step!
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Thanks Tom! I was really worried it would end up being too sporadic to follow. I always change ideas halfway through a piece ^_~ But, I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your input when I first mentioned it in my journal. It really helped me to decide which direction to go for in the tutorial.
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nice work.
for some reason, am partial to the cavalier in img 5 with the chiaroscuro of the lower figures. glad to see others work similarly though
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Haha, yeah. I like that version as well, with the more subdued colors. Thank you ^_^
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O.o Thats so amazing. I'm afraid I will never be that good. T.<
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Lol, o whatever! You're amazing now!
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PFT. thank you, but I still have a long way to go.
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Traditionnal grisaille technique = Automatic fav ! Many thanks, it's beautiful !
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wow ur work is gorgeous and all the effort u put into it makes me want to work a lot harder thank u for the inspiration
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Wow... I didn't know you put that much effort in to it.
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Lol, yeah.. this one was quite a process!
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omg o__o I can't do some similar :__D
wonderful job!!!
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Thank you, I'm glad you liked it ^_^
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Please know you craft some of the most eye catching miracles of art.
As I follow each step I get goose bumps, due to you flawless vision and process of this breathtaking creation.
You are without question one of the most outstanding artist I've witnessed in a long time. Seeing new work like this from you definitely makes me all the more inspired. Thank you for sharing your talented originality and beauty.
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Wow, what a compliment! You are too sweet, and you make me feel so comfortable posting my art. I was so scared to post this one since it was so different form my usual art. It is incredibly encouraging to know that you liked it! Thank you!
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It's artists/friends like you why I do indeed visit this place.
Your work is so refreshing and my heart is leaping with joy and motivation.
Please keep up the brilliance, I shall always support your high quality work.
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Aww! Thank you again. I promise I will always try my hardest, and hopefully not disappoint ^_^
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Wow this is amazing, I love the dedication you put into your work! I may try this at some point, great tutorial. It is really interesting to see your progression of work though the piece.
Gemma <3
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