To see a Youtube slideshow presentation of the constructionof "6 beat swing" visit: http://youtu.be/0uNokPv9Q5Q
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| Detail of the finished "6 beat swing" painting. - oil on acrylic and aerosol on 48" x 60" canvas. |
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| The beginning of "6 beat" - black rolled and brushed on, yellow and teal aerosol is used to block out the general layout of the figures. |
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| Black acrylic is used to sketch in the actual figures. |
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| Really happy with the look and feel of this fella. |
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| Often times I'll review my work in a mirror - it provides me with another way to see my work clearly and give it balance. Did not like the direction her face was taking but couldn't find a way to make it right - placed her in front of the mirror (put on Dave Matthews) and BINGO! it became clear....she looks like a creepy, dead woman. |
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Once the face was wiped down, reset, repainted (and she no longer looked like a creepy, dead person) the rest of the painting fell into place.
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| I was able to add pinwheels, confetti, rays of color, etc giving "6 beat" an explosive feel. It's meant to convey how wonderful dancing can feel - joyful, celebratory, intimate, fun! |
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| Hopefully, I was able to convey the tension in a pose like this by highlighting the muscles in her leg and the grip of their hands. |
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