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| Boy in Green Pastel on UArt, 5 x 7 ©Randy Hamburg |
Today's challenge painting is one I've been putting off for a few days. It contains a figure - go figure why I put it off. I've mentioned in the past that I need more practice painting man made objects. Well, I need even more painting "man", I love painting landscapes and have never really had a desire to paint portraiture. I guess we each have what we like, and what we don't. Sometimes however, even a landscape needs a human being in it as a center of interest or to support the overall painting. What's a beachscape without beachgoers, or what's a cityscape without people on the streets?
In this painting I've suggested swimmers and sunbathers on the beach. That's easy, especially in a small pastel. A stroke here and another there and we have suggestions of people. The problem is when we need a more detailed person. When we were in Antigua, I took the photo reference for this painting. While the beach was crowded, this one small boy was standing on the dock patiently waiting. It seemed to be the perfect opportunity to practice my skills at painting a figure. Actually, it turned out better than I expected for a quick study and will give me the confidence to try more.
Hope you like it.
Keep Painting!
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