# jmr_art
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzkisQl0Oe/?img_index=1 "Why start with green? I like to do this to get rid of the white of the paper mainly. Having a color already down helps me know how thick to make the paint mixture when layering on top. Green also helps to tone down the reds a bit as the complimentary color". Gouache Paint |
Riley Holloway
https://www.rileyholloway.com/about Holloway is best known for his dynamic work and fresh look at figurative art. His images are often accompanied by text and personal references embedded within the work. Holloway uses a traditional oil painting technique and bold lines to create depth within the portraits. There is a wonderful counterbalance of softness and masculinity seen in the works. Holloway’s aesthetics create familiar spaces that are rich in storytelling, free from constraints, and true to his subjects. His content is rich in drama, history and intimacy. Artist Statement"My work begins with the individual. I've always been an observer of people and run into individuals who inspire me through their fashion, personality, or conversation. I am for creating pieces that are rich in storytelling, free from constraints, and true to the person I'm painting. This is accomplished by letting the individual's narrative drive my work. I use traditional drawing and oil painting techniques to communicate the qualities of each individual". |
Overview
Create a narrative portrait of yourself or someone you know Your portrait should focus on the head and shoulders although other parts of the person can be included Take your own reference photo(s) Use the grid method to transfer your drawing from the photo to your art surface |
Media Suggestions
Mixed Media Graphite Gouache Digital |
Secondary Surface Treatment
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Touch of Color
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A Nod to Pop Art
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Secondary Surface Treatment - Add a second layer on top of your portrait that relates to the person in your artwork. This can be words or images. The painting above has semi-transparent words covering the entire sure face that describe the person being painted, Grace Kelly.
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Pop of Color - Create a drawing from graphite or black ink then choose one or two areas to add color. A variety of media can be used for the color like watercolor, acrylic, colored ink, gouache, pastel or colored pencil. Color application should not over power the face.
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A Nod to Pop Art - Pop Art was an art genre that glorified popular culture. Two of its most famous artist are Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They created art using printmaking techniques, bright colors, and comic book styles. Use flat planes, minimal shading, texture, and color halos to create your portraits. |
TAKING THE PHOTO 1. Interesting Lighting- Strong or soft, flattering or harsh, moody or dramatic, diffused 2. Good Composition - Unusual Angles, Off-Center, 3. Emotion, Mood or Story - Things in the Photo, Lighting, Exposure, 4. Background - Sharp/Focuses or Blurry/Soft, dark or light, complements or distracts, nonexistent 5. Cropping 6. Unique and Powerful |
There are 2 common ways to divide the face so that major features are placed in the correct position.
Full Head
Hairline (Top of the Forehead) to Chin Divide from hair line to chin into 1/3 rds
Most new artists tend to put the eyes too far up on the face. |
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