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Author: Leigh_Rust, Contributing Editor
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| With the block in completed I move back to the background and build the textures and details to compliment the animal and describe the environment. Remember that this is a background and you don't want it to compete with your true subject. Keep things simple.
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| The time has come to get down to business. It's time to work on the animal. Starting with the eyes is generally a good idea as you can inject the personality of the animal early on before you get too carried away. Keep to your layout and reference sketches. By doing this you can include your personal experience from when you encountered the animal in your work. This will ensure that the work has spirit, soul and impact.
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Leigh is a wildlife artist based in Australia who is passionate about wildlife conservation and active in helping zoos and wildlife organizations with fundraising and promotional exercises. He is also the founder of the Untamed Artist Network, a wildlife and nature artist network committed to preserving the natural world. |
| E-Mail: wildatart@gmail.com Web Site: http://wildatart.mosaicglobe.com | |
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| Once you've done everything else put the work away for a week in a spot that you constantly walk past and study it. Be critical. Make notes on areas where the image might need tweaking. Is the contrast strong enough? Is there a good balance of warm and cool tones? Do the shadows have colour? Is the anatomy correct? Get your partner or a close friend to do the same. If something isn't quite right you need to know now. You need honesty. This will ensure that your work has the wow factor that you've been hunting for.
I hope this helps you understand my creative process and helps you with yours. Now if you'll excuse me I have a lion cub to keep an eye on! Best of luck! |
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Leigh is a wildlife artist based in Australia who is passionate about wildlife conservation and active in helping zoos and wildlife organizations with fundraising and promotional exercises. He is also the founder of the Untamed Artist Network, a wildlife and nature artist network committed to preserving the natural world. |
| E-Mail: wildatart@gmail.com Web Site: http://wildatart.mosaicglobe.com | |
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