In this YouTube video from the Norman Rockwell Museum, former models of Norman Rockwell's painting "The Recruit" describe his sense of humor and his approach to directing models.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Life Lessons from Dinosaurs
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James Gurney
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.
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Sorry, I can't give personal art advice or portfolio reviews. If you can, it's best to ask art questions in the blog comments.
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3 comments:
"How I Make A Picture" by Rockwell is a great book that talks about this process. Pro illustrator to his core.
Interesting that he used casein, oil and acrylic all in the same image. I wonder why, and how he managed the compatibility of all three.
Interesting that he used casein, acrylic and oil in the same image. I wonder why, and how he managed compatibility of the different materials.
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