Comments on: Artist Spotlite – Manjula Singh http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh Free art lessons & tips on a variety of different mediums including oil painting,watercolor,acrylics and more! Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:34:56 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dorothy http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh/comment-page-1#comment-5578 Dorothy Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:08:44 +0000 http://www.artinstructionblog.com/?p=743#comment-5578 well done for your second painting in oil, well done for your second painting in oil,

]]> By: Ingrid http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh/comment-page-1#comment-5550 Ingrid Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:50:39 +0000 http://www.artinstructionblog.com/?p=743#comment-5550 Hi Manjula, I am back from a trip to Peru, trekking through the Amazon, chasing Morpho Blue butterflies and walking the canopy in the jungle treetops; hiking the ancient Inca Trail, climbing Machu Pichu; exploring the ancient Inca ruins of Pisac and Cusco; and checking out the sights of Lima. Therefore I have been absent from this sight! You have captured the character and dignity of this woman! Great job! I also think that you did a great job on the background! If you would add more depth (contrast) to the woman, especially in the bowl and cloth on her head, and lose some of those hard edges in the clothing to create dimension, she would have more interest and STAND OUT MORE! A variety of edges would give interest to the figure and make her stand out even more. A little more value variety within the face, color in the lips, and check that lower hand. Maybe even eliminate it from the painting. This is a job well done for your second oil painting! Keep looking at those shapes, keep painting, and thank you for sharing with us! Ingrid ;-) Hi Manjula,

I am back from a trip to Peru, trekking through the Amazon, chasing Morpho Blue butterflies and walking the canopy in the jungle treetops; hiking the ancient Inca Trail, climbing Machu Pichu; exploring the ancient Inca ruins of Pisac and Cusco; and checking out the sights of Lima. Therefore I have been absent from this sight!

You have captured the character and dignity of this woman! Great job! I also think that you did a great job on the background! If you would add more depth (contrast) to the woman, especially in the bowl and cloth on her head, and lose some of those hard edges in the clothing to create dimension, she would have more interest and STAND OUT MORE! A variety of edges would give interest to the figure and make her stand out even more. A little more value variety within the face, color in the lips, and check that lower hand. Maybe even eliminate it from the painting.

This is a job well done for your second oil painting! Keep
looking at those shapes, keep painting, and thank you for sharing with us!

Ingrid ;-)

]]> By: Manjula http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh/comment-page-1#comment-5472 Manjula Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:03:44 +0000 http://www.artinstructionblog.com/?p=743#comment-5472 Thanks a lot for the constructive and encouraging comments. Am trying my hand at abstract stuff and have lots to learn... Thanks a lot for the constructive and encouraging comments. Am trying my hand at abstract stuff and have lots to learn…

]]> By: Rachel http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh/comment-page-1#comment-5390 Rachel Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:23:02 +0000 http://www.artinstructionblog.com/?p=743#comment-5390 You can feel the environment and see her thoughts, well done, maybe only try a little more contrast and perhaps use a fan brush to blend the background so it appears slightly out of focus, this would give the subject more exposure to the viewer without background distraction. otherwise excellent work, I like it. You can feel the environment and see her thoughts, well done, maybe only try a little more contrast and perhaps use a fan brush to blend the background so it appears slightly out of focus, this would give the subject more exposure to the viewer without background distraction. otherwise excellent work, I like it.

]]> By: Jayne Cummins http://www.artinstructionblog.com/artist-spotlite-manjula-singh/comment-page-1#comment-5386 Jayne Cummins Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:35:09 +0000 http://www.artinstructionblog.com/?p=743#comment-5386 I think you have captured the mood and feel of the subject really well. I like the background of the buildings, just the right amount of details so as not to detract from the woman. I love the way you have captured the detail of the clothing, the folds, etc. all well done. I would have liked to see more highlights and contrasts in the woman's face just to give it greater depth. Otherwise well done. Jayne I think you have captured the mood and feel of the subject really well. I like the background of the buildings, just the right amount of details so as not to detract from the woman. I love the way you have captured the detail of the clothing, the folds, etc. all well done. I would have liked to see more highlights and contrasts in the woman’s face just to give it greater depth. Otherwise well done.
Jayne

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