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:iconandantonius:
Here's a copy of a piece by the mighty illustrator Norman Rockwell, done for head painting class.

This one was quite tricky to do, but I think overall it's one of my most successful attempts with oil. A lot of time went in to getting the initial drawing correct before any painting took place, and that helped a ton. Also learned a lot about mixing color and modeling form with oil, as well as facial features and their planes because Rockwell is sooo clear with his forms, really great to study.

If you want you can check the sketch out on my blog: [link]

Enjoy!

Oil on canvas board, 16"x20", 8-10 hours
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Mood: Love ~Jansi Apr 4, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
I think this painting is absolutely fabulous - the colours, the texture - everything is spot on. You have even managed to give it your own style, intentionally or not :-)

Really well done!

Ana x
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~Andantonius Apr 18, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks very much, I appreciate it! :)
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~Samik99 Apr 28, 2011  Student General Artist
sickkkkkk loving it man
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~Andantonius Apr 30, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks, dudeslice!
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~MensjeDeZeemeermin Apr 27, 2011
A very successful copy. Copying is a great way to learn techniques that you can later employ yourself. I think Rockwell would be flattered.
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~Andantonius Apr 30, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks very much! And totally, we learn maturity by imitating grown ups, no better way to learn! :)
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*InfiniteFruit Apr 27, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Excellent work! :omfg: I can only wish to be this good. :noes:
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~Andantonius Apr 30, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Haha, thanks! Practice practice! :)
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~dragonictoni Apr 27, 2011
Don't forget to mix in complimentary colors to desaturate those colors! His upper lip is a little thick, as is his nose, and the colors appear to be too saturated, but other than that, it's a good painting. :) Oil can be tricky but with much time put into it it turns into a very rich painting.
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~Andantonius Apr 30, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Yeah, totally, that was my biggest issue with this. My teacher gave me a paintover yesterday though, did some scumbling and toned down the saturation, so I'm gonna go back in to it on Monday and clean it up some and we'll see what happens. Gotta keep practicing 'dem color mixing skills.
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