Sijun Forums :: View topic - 1st Acrylic Painting.....super fun to work with.

Matthew · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 6:03 am

Hello
Tried out Acrylic today and it is so fun to work with. I was inspired by all the people that has posted acrylic pictures in here.
C&C as always although I already know that the anatomy isn�t that 100% cause I just wanted to test the acrylic and mix around with it a bit. Smile

Any tips on how to work with Acrylics and different methods with the acrylics is 100% appreciated. Smile

Also thanks for the support from everyone during the Flaming. Thank you Smile

Matthew

Al Ian · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 7:43 am

/flame on - DUDE!!! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM!!! (jk)

/flame off - Very bold strokes! I think your getting the hang of this!! Keep it up Smile

(Hehe, I feel like a super hero!!)
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tayete · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 9:38 am

I think Mathew that the background is too saturated and of a similar palette as the main character. I mean, that bright red doesn't let me see any other thing but it. You should try using not so pure colours for the bg, and look for ways to bring to the front your main character. For example, if it is nearly naked (orange-warm colour), a cold bg will make the guy catch your eyes inmediatly.
And well, about anatomy, practice with Loomis' books. You'll improve quickly the human body.

It is funny you are enjoying acrylics. I can only feel comfortable with oils. Acrylics change the colours once they dry, and that turns me mad. With oils you don't have that problem...
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Matthew · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 10:56 am

Hello there people.

Al Ian - Thank you Smile

tayete - Yeah you are right about the background, I read at the package for the colors and it looks like they can be diluted with water, I�m gonna try out some different tecniques. Thank you for the tips. Smile

Matthew