For this blog post I would like to explain the process of painting Moses and the Ten Commandments.
After brainstorming I decide on the composition and create a line drawing. I intend it to show where each part of the picture goes.
Sometimes I think drawings like this one are great pieces of art on their own. Executing precise lines with design and form in mind is a pleasure. When everything locks into place it feels like finding the perfect word in a well crafted sentence.
At the next stage I paint with Raw Umber oil paint to establish basic light and shadow. I actually use a copy of the drawing printed out and mounted onto cardboard. That way I do not risk ruining the original and the painting is more sturdy.
The Raw Umber dries quickly enabling me to go over it with a first pass of color in oil paint.
The ability to feel the paint under the brush is wonderful. The texture of the board interacts with the paint to make a unique surface.
After the oil paint dries I scan the painting into the computer. This is when the major refinement happens. Painting on the computer is just like painting in real life. However there are some key differences that make the process much faster and more intuitive. Finally after hours and hours I arrive at the finished result and I am very happy with it.
As you can see I use multiple types of media in my process. I feel unlimited by tapping into the advantages of different kinds of tools. I used to hold the opinion that following a strict process to create an image is important. Now I know that as long as I get the result I want, the means matters less.
I hope you enjoyed reading this, and maybe got inspired about something you are working on.
Until next time,
Adar
