Here's a real life example of why artists shouldn't rely solely on photos for reference.
I took this photo in Venice...I'm in the process of painting it (or at least a stylized version of it...stay tuned...not sure myself what it'll morph into).
Today's Tippette: Photos lie, especially in the darkest portions of a photo. Just look at the difference between the reference photo and then the lightened up version below it. Get ready to be amazed!
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| So hard to tell what's going on in the darks. |
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| Lightened up version (use any photo editing software). No way I saw that door open, with a man walking through it. Unfortunately for him, he won't be included in my painting. But now I have to figure out what to do about the door...hmmmm. Luckily, I have MUCH experience with painting doors! |
The answer for an artist working from photos is to be sure you know exactly what's happening in your dark areas or you'll end up with a black hole that nobody wants to go down.
I hope these periodic tippettes help you in your painting journey. Ask me anything in the Comments (or email me) and I'll either direct you to an existing tippette, or I'll write a post with my answer.
You might also enjoy: TIPPETTE #11: IMPROVING ON YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
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P.S.
In 2019, I'm teaching at a castle in France!
And YOU can come with me!
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Non-painting spouses are also invited! Yay!
If 2018 is a better travel time for you, I still have 2 spots open in both my France and Venice workshops! You could even do them back-to-back!
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