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Illustration about toxic make-up. Yes, it was in Juxtapoz, March 2008.Related content
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Congrats on the Juxtapoz publishment Jeremy. I picked up the magazine in the Philippines when I was just starting to explore new forms of art and your picture was one that really stood out to me, so I'm stoked I found you again on DA.
-Ty
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Well thanks! I'm kinda surprised you remembered it haha.
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No, thank you.
I have a good memory, especially when it comes to good art.
Looking through your gallery, I have to admit I didn't find anything with the same flare of 'je ne sais quoi' that I felt in this picture. Although I did really like the Juvinals Album cover. But could you share a little insight about what you did to make this picture? Where you got your inspiration, what problems you had to overcome, etc.? I W
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Hrmm, I dunno what inspired me or anything. Probably a lot of different artist had some part in it. As for problems, it's an uncommon size, which makes things annoying. Part is s in house paint which collects smudges easily. And I painted it on illustration board mounted to foamcore, which bows, so it looks a little weird in the frame it's in now.
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Well, I assure you, it looks great here and in Jux.
The reason I was asking about your difficulties is because I'm trying to start an oil painting project, but Iβm not exactly sure how I want it to look when it's finished. I have it sketched out, but I'm apprehensive to start. I donβt know whether I should just attack the canvas and go all out or map each detail down to exactly what I have in my mind.
The canvas size isn't too much smaller than what βLipstickβ was painted on and I also intend to put a lot of detail into it, including reflections on water droplets and contouring highlights and shadows formed throughout a fire-like head of hair. Maybe I'm reaching too far, but you can never get better unless you challenge yourself, right?
Any tips?
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Oil paints are really flexible. You should learn the grisille (sp?) technique as soon as possible, it really helped my paintings. You should read about it, but basically you cover the canvas with a wash of an earth-tone and a blue. I use burnt umber and pthalo blue and make it really muted. Some people like Ashley Wood will leave it as a bright brown, like raw sienna. Then you paint in edges with a dark color (I use the same colors as my wash to make an almost black color) while using a towel to pull lights out of the wash. Basically you get a monochromatic painting this way, then you build it out. I go from dark to light.
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I've heard of grisaille before, but I guess I thought it was a bit pointless to repaint over it with color rather than starting with color. But I'll look into it. By the way you describe it, I see how it would help you define your picture before you pour color into it only to find a mistake (which is quite costly in oils).
But how do colors like burnt umber and pthalo blue effect the final painting. Do they have a tendency to show through in crevasses or tint the color on top of it? Are you familiar with mixed media combined with oils? In my painting I want to give the illusion of the sides of the canvas burning up, should I just paint this or do you think I could seamlessly add physical paper with burnt and curled edges onto the canvas somehow without detracting from the center theme?
Iβll scan my drawing tomorrow so you can see what Iβm referring to if that helps.
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Having an underpainting is pivotal. It unifies the painting, and can set the mood for the piece. The underpainting has a huge effect, even is it's entirely painted over.
As for mixed media in oils, I don't recommend it. I think it's much easier to combine water based media, so it doesn't make sense to me. I don't think you should ever add a fire effect to a painting. Honestly, it's cliche. If you must, I'd torch a nice piece of paper and paint directly on that. Don't do it anywhere near your oils!!!!!
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Hey, thanks so much for the tips. I'll take this to heart and make sure not to torch my painting.
If I ever get it finished, I'll make sure to mention your name in the details!
Keep up your artwork Jeremy. You never know who you might inspire.
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Here's the link [link]
Sorry for taking up your time, I just really respect your opinions.
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This is very powerful! I love the explosive movement you have pulled off!
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does this lipstick make my face disappear?
why, yes it does.
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was any lipstick used in creating it? i only ask because i find its an awesome media to screw around with.
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Great message! I agree wholeheartedly. Great job.
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