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In this demonstration, master artist John Asaro shares his approach to creating brilliant, lively works of art while painting a female nude. John will share his set-up and materials and outline his approach to painting the figure in oils. Then John painting a nude female from photo reference, sharing his techniques and thoughts from start to finish.
Materials
- Reducing Glass
- Handheld Mirror
- Mahl Stick (or Wooden Dowel)
- Viva Paper Towel
- Projector
- 3′ Square Cardboard Box Painted Black
- Green Gel
- Stretched Canvas
- Hogs Hair Bristle Brushes
- Artists Grade Oil Colors
- Linseed Oil
- Graphite Pencil
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1. Overview of Setup/Materials and Laying out Palette Colors
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2. Laying in Background Color and Cast Shadow
16m 8s -
3. Determining Areas of Light on Lower Body
14m 30s -
4. Determining Areas of Light on Upper Body
14m 7s -
5. Adding Areas of Shadow on Face, Thighs, and Torso
14m 20s -
6. Adding Features of the Face and Refining Areas of Light and Shadow
18m 16s -
7. Refining the Knees, Thighs, and Legs
14m 28s -
8. Refining the Left Foot/Thigh and Torso
12m 40s -
9. Refining the Right Hand and Left Arm
19m 8s -
10. Clarifying the Shoulder Area, Torso, and Adjusting Light/Shadow of the Thigh
16m 44s -
11. Detailing the Right Hand
18m 7s -
12. Detailing the Head, Neck, and Left Hand
20m 49s -
13. Detailing the Left Hand and Lower Leg
14m 37s -
14. Finishing Touches and Final Thoughts
15m 33s
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