It has come to my attention that there exists a man - a lazy man. In fact, the most lazy man in existence.
Thankfully I am not him - But! I am, instead, the second laziest man in existence and for that reason have taken a hiatus.
For too long I've lived not posting my artwork - which to me, isn't merely artwork but more - I'm going to continue this journey and apologise profusely to those who were rightfully expectant of anything.
Yours,
Anwar.
soooo...
Some paintings i have been working on since my last update.
The painting of my mum has gone through some substantial form painting. Will further update when i finish the rest of the forehead and hair.
I had two friends, Pauline and Rachel sit for me. I'm quite a lucky man as both these girls are gorgeous (well, kinda) and have very fun features to play around with (whilst painting of course). Brilliant eye structures, soft pale skin etc.
Unfortunately I haven't posted the painting of Rachel as I've done some major adjustments and am not too keen on how its looking in its current 'transitional' phase.
Will post soon! sorry for being slack.
Have been taking a break... prospects of other work (a job! yuck) have finally caught up to me.
After spending 6 months in the States studying, Homeland Security decided it was time to go back home to Australia. I've been back a bit over a week now.
This is a painting of my mum, she was very kind to agree to sit for me. So far it needs a lot of work, need to paint in the nose, forehead, neck and her clothes.
Thanks to John and Marty for supplying the giant mirror.
Am working on a bigger painting will post results soon.
So far I've worked on the cheek nose and lips. Hopefully finish both eyes soon.
This is a drawing of a self portrait i started recently, i spend nights on it when i'm not too tired. I use an old mirror my house mate left in my bedroom. My glasses are askew, and i'm looking like a goof - its me, at nineteen.
My good friend David Baird taught me a lot - like the importance of doing self portraits.
Especially when one cant afford a model.
Its the weekend now, will hopefully post my progress starting at the very beginning of this week.
Thanks to Tony for exposing some priceless hints... yay! like that overly chromatic 'county' of hair.
Also a quick mention and big thank you to my uncle Raymond who I regard as my teacher and taught me before studying with Tony in Santa Fe. He was the man who taught me about the seriousness of pursuing art.
The Ink in is the stage after the Charcoal sketch. So far its taken me four days, each day spending roughly three to four hours on the portrait. Most of this time was spent on the charcoal sketch. Which is basically the whole drawing process of the model, Juliana, onto the canvas with charcoal.
Thanks to Tony and Anna for the countless critiques and Linda for helping me with my spot.
This is the Poster study for my portrait of Juliana. Similar to a colour study.
This painting is nearly finished I'd still like to do one more hand!
But altogether its taken nearly two weeks to complete. About 3 hours a day - done at Toby's house; plenty of distraction.
Referenced from paintings by Bouguereau-
Homer and his guide (1874)
Study of head and hands
Will finish it - and post the finished version - hopefully with a better camera.
Reference and very useful information helping me with this drawing from this article, Bouguereau's working methods By Graydon Parish
Finding and emphasizing those muscles in the back and also had a go at creating a relation between the forms on the inside and how they effect the contours on the outside.
These paintings are derived from William Bouguereau's (aka WillyB's) painting, Homer and his guide (1874). I really admire his use of contour lines and careful observation regarding anatomy and subtle sub forms.
