kraemoloblog

*Sigh* if I'm going to attempt to successfully capture the human form, I really NEED NEED NEED to make time and focus on the fundamentals of the form until I can do it without thinking. Also, I'm stuggling with the digital medium. Initially, I painted the image with all hard brushes (Corel painter) with the intention of blending. This isn't typically how I work (I like soft brushes with gradation), but numerous artists have recommended it to me because my forms are often much too soft. Anyways, the result was not exactly "pathetic" but that's the word that comes to mind. I then resketched parts of the painting, and attempted again using more soft brushes + blending. Result was roughly the same. Got frustrated and quit, but I wanted to post anyway, because maybe someone, somewhere will get something useful out of this, or maybe just a good laugh...also I need to post more regardless of what I'm posting...if nothing else but to make this a habit.

Bugs. These came out better. Used a wet accrylic brush with a softer edge (this brush also blends naturally). Also used a pencil/graphite brush more the dusty/grainy look. Maybe I should just paint bugs instead... :/