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    This document provides instructions for a painting assignment using a monochrome palette to paint a cast of a male torso. Students are advised to pre-mix value scales before starting. The assignment involves watching a tutorial, reading instructions, drawing the cast, laying in an initial stain, developing the painting through mid-tones, and bringing it to a finished state.

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    Cast Male Front - Monochrome

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    This document provides instructions for a painting assignment using a monochrome palette to paint a cast of a male torso. Students are advised to pre-mix value scales before starting. The assignment involves watching a tutorial, reading instructions, drawing the cast, laying in an initial stain, developing the painting through mid-tones, and bringing it to a finished state.

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    This document provides instructions for a painting assignment using a monochrome palette to paint a cast of a male torso. Students are advised to pre-mix value scales before starting. The assignment involves watching a tutorial, reading instructions, drawing the cast, laying in an initial stain, developing the painting through mid-tones, and bringing it to a finished state.

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    This document provides instructions for a painting assignment using a monochrome palette to paint a cast of a male torso. Students are advised to pre-mix value scales before starting. The assignment involves watching a tutorial, reading instructions, drawing the cast, laying in an initial stain, developing the painting through mid-tones, and bringing it to a finished state.

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    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M

    Figure Painting Phase I:


    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    OVERVIEW
    We are going to switch our palette back to Phthalo Blue/Ivory Black/Titanium White for this male
    front pose. This is a great pose–solid indication of the musculature and good to work from. As you are
    bringing up the painting, the head may be one of the more challenging aspects of this exercise. Have
    some nice, smaller brushes for this part of the painting. Pay special attention as you watch the video
    tutorial to note what tools I am using. This should be great for reaffirming your edges as they are really
    nice on this cast. Good luck. Remember to set your intention, relax, take some deep breaths, and get
    some quality brush hours in .

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


    © Watts Atelier of the Arts, LLC, 2013 www.wattsatelier.com 1
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    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M
    Figure Painting Phase I:
    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    ASSIGNMENT 3: CAST MALE FRONT–MONOCHROME

    When approaching a painting using this palette, you may find it beneficial to pre-mix some con-
    venience puddles before starting. I would mix up about five, taking 50% blue and 50% black for the
    first. Then, split that into two puddles, and keep one of these puddles for your darkest-dark. Now,
    add 50% white to one puddle. Split that puddle, and add 50% more white. This will create a nice
    “run” of blue/black values to dip into. This is not mandatory, just an option.

    Part 1: Watch the video.

    Part 2: Read the handouts.

    Part 3: Start the drawing, then spray with fixative.

    1) Stain over the drawing.

    2) Start working around the painting. Note: Use the mid-tone approach up to your lightest-
    lights and darkest-darks, or establish your lightest-light and darkest-dark, then work half-
    tones around these extremes.

    3) Bring the painting up to a finish. Remember, your brush strokes do not need to be
    exactly the same. Leave some room for your own calligraphy.

    Suggested Reading: - TIP -


    Remember, when using this palette the look will vary
    ‡Oil Painting Techniques depending on the amount Phthalo Blue to Ivory Black.
    and Materials It is not a deal breaker either way, just make a note to
    Harold Speed yourself as to which you prefer.

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


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    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M
    Figure Painting Phase I:
    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    As always, start with a well-drawn ren-


    dition using the provided photo. The
    head and hair design will most likely be
    one of the more challenging aspects.
    Just take your time, and do the best you
    can. Try not to take inventory of every
    strand of hair. Make sure you cross-
    reference my drawing to help assist you.
    After you are satisfied, hit the drawing
    with fixative, and lay-in your initial
    stain.

    START

    In the image to the right, I am laying-in


    the shadow masses and mid-tone shapes.
    The abdominal section is one of the more
    challenging areas. As the musculature
    undulates or rolls, pay special attention
    to how the hard and soft edges play off
    of each other.

    MID-TONES

    Once logically covered, start to strate-


    gically soften your edges. This is a back-
    and-forth process, so dig deep, and
    muster up as much patience as possible.

    FINISH

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


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    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M
    Figure Painting Phase I:
    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


    © Watts Atelier of the Arts, LLC, 2013 www.wattsatelier.com 5
    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M
    Figure Painting Phase I:
    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


    © Watts Atelier of the Arts, LLC, 2013 www.wattsatelier.com 6
    PA I N T I N G P R O G R A M
    Figure Painting Phase I:
    Cast Male Front–Monochrome

    Preserving the Traditions of the Masters


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