Eye Candy for Today: Whistler’s Symphony in White, No. 1
Symphony in White, No 1: The White Girl, James McNeill Whistler; oii on canvas, roughly 84 x 42 inches (213 x 108 cm)
It’s been my observation that in master paintings the majority of edges are soft, reserving the hard edges for focusing the viewer’s eye on the primary area of interest.
In this remarkable full-length portrait by Whistler of his frequent model Jo Hiffernen, it looks as though almost all of the edges are soft, with the exception of elements of the dress and the bear rug.
Normally in portraits with soft edges around the face and hair, there is at least...
"Pushing The Limits" by Artem Chebokha
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Thomas Paquette – Haven
Thomas Paquette has long been one of my favorite contemporary painters. Since I discovered his work and wrote about him back in 2007, I’ve featured him on Lines and Colors five additional times (see links below); this post makes seven overall.
Paquette has a unique style I find particularly appealing. On one level, his work appears naturalistic, beautifully composed scenes of woodlands, lakes and roadways and wilderness areas, that seem to sparkle and glow with color. On closer inspection, you can see that he is accomplishing this with ingenious juxtapositions of colors, often complimentary, at the edges of forms. These accentuate...
Where in the World is Charley?
My apologies for the extended and unannounced hiatus. I’ve been dealing with personal issues that have kept me unable to attend to the blog. I’m fine, just overwhelmed.
Hopefully, I’m back and will be able to pick up speed as I go. Thanks for your patience.
-Charley
(Image above: detail crop from Vermeer’s Officer and Laughing Girl)
"Fairy Tale" by Artem Chebokha
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why have you stopped posting? really liked your tumblr
I will resume posting soon. Difficulties of varuious kinds
Light Odessey (key art) by Artem Chebokha
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Another key illustration for project by SSUN GAMES.
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Solateria (key art) by Artem Chebokha
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Another key illustrations for project "Solateria" from korean game studio "Doodal"
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Św. Wywielga/Saint Wywielga by Sebastian Szmyd
Saint Wywielga, a folk patron saint of rusalka nymphs.
Her heavenly voice forever soothing and comforting the grieving God.
Święta Wywielga, ludowa święta i patronka rusałek.
Jej niebiański głos nieustannie koi pogrążonego w żałobie Boga.
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Final
A quick sketch with the general idea for the character.
Starting the rendering. I usually start with some basic b/w render, then throw some base colours on top of it and continue more detailed rendering from there. I actually have a similar approach in gouache.
Rendering...
...and more rendering and tweaking until final. Nothing special happening here tbh.
"In The Air" by Artem Chebokha
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