Painting portraits is not easy. Here are some general principles that make painting portraits easier.
Painting portraits is not easy. Here are some general principles that make painting portraits easier.
Painting portraits is not easy. Here are some general principles that make painting portraits easier.
Tips for achieving the likeness of a human being in painting portraits
Tips for achieving the likeness of a human being in painting portraits
This past weekend I was feeling unmotivated in the studio. I have just finished painting still lifes for the winter […]
Tips for achieving the likeness of a human being in painting portraits
It takes a special skill to hold an image in thought and turn that imagination into art. In this post you will discover ways to get inspired.
Tips for achieving the likeness of a human being in painting portraits
"Side View of a Praying Skeleton," from Osteographia, or The Anatomy of Bones (1733), by William Cheselden illustrations by Gerard Vandergucht and Jacob Schijnvoet DIMENSIONS • 9" x 12" (Image: 6.63" x 10.5") • 12" x 16" (Image: 8.81" x 14") • 16" x 20" (Image: 10.69" x 17") • 20" x 30" (Image: 16" x 25.38") • 24" x 36" (Image: 19" x 30.13") Archival Inkjet on Fine Art Paper Smooth Surface - Matte Finish - Inset Borders ABOUT THE ARTWORK ----------------------------- In his Osteographia, William Cheselden set out to design not only the most accurate, but also the most beautiful medical atlas yet available. He worked closely with his artists, Gerard Vandergucht and Jacob Schijnvoet, choosing poses, making corrections and adding his own accents, where appropriate. He was involved at every stage of production, sometimes working directly upon the copper plates. The initial drawings for the project were scrapped when he struck upon the idea of having Vandergucht and Schijnvoet work from a camera obscura, allowing them to directly trace a projected image. Though Osteographia was ultimately a commercial failure, selling only 97 of the 300 printed copies, it is now regarded as a major landmark in anatomical illustration, ranking among the most beautiful books ever produced. (Image courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.) ART-CENTRIC DESIGN ----------------------------- Vintage art is not standardized. The original works are usually too long, or too short, to neatly fill a store-bought frame. Most shops arbitrarily crop the artwork to match, leading to claustrophobic prints with missing or partial elements. These modifications — sometimes trivial, sometimes ludicrous — are not always shown in the product photos. We believe that the purpose of art is not to fill a frame; it is the purpose of a frame to showcase the art. Our prints have inset borders that make up any differences in proportion between the artwork and a standard frame, so that you can experience the art as the artist intended. They look sharp in beveled mats, may be float mounted, or inserted directly into standard frames; the borders providing a mat-like accent around the image. There are many styles from which to choose. Framing is a fun, creative process that enhances the artwork and livens your space for years to come. Should you like any advice, feel free to reach out. CUSTOMIZATION AND IMAGE REQUESTS ----------------------------- We are happy to customize our prints to fit your frame. Borderless prints may require the artwork to be cropped to fit a new aspect ratio. In such cases, we will provide a mockup to ensure that the final product meets with your approval. If you’re looking for an artwork that is not in our catalog, feel free to ask if we can provide it. We will print any public domain or openly licensed image that is available in high resolution. MUSEUM QUALITY ----------------------------- Giclée process prints are the gold standard in fine art reproduction. We use a matte finish, cotton fiber paper to maximize detail while eliminating glare. Our prints display a wide color gamut, deep blacks and beautiful tonal transitions. Produced using only archival materials, they will not fade or yellow, but maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. HANDMADE DECLARATION ----------------------------- To assure artistic quality, all of our production and design is strictly in-house. Every print has been proofed, calibrated and inspected for defects. We do not drop ship, resell or make use of third-party production partners. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING ----------------------------- All orders ship within one business day via USPS First Class, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Sizes 9” x 12” and 12” x 16” ship in a flat configuration, unless combined with larger prints, which require tubes. We will replace any lost or damaged items at no expense to you. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE ----------------------------- We will promptly address any issues that may arise with your order. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.
THIS ITEM IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD You won’t get a mailed product. - You can use it to practice your digital drawing - Print the files and use them as coloring pages to practice your rendering techniques. - you can print it on A3 paper size. You receive - 1 Psd (Photoshop) file for digital drawing or with app "Procreate” - 1 Jpg ( for printing and coloring with traditional media). - 1 PNGs (without background). - You may not sell this picture or created with. It is strictly for practice/personal use only. - Its can’t be duplicated, emailed to a friend, edited, scanned, photocopied, edited, redistributed, shared, used on websites, blogs, etc.
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