There’s so much to learn when you’re slinging paint and pencil, so here’s the seventeenth installment in my monthly segment, Muddy Colors: Art Tip of the Month with Jeff Miracola. Each of my short videos will share a handy tip to help you create magnificent art.
My art tip this month is: Paint or Draw from Life
Painting or drawing from a live model is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses in your art process, so this is a practice that shouldn’t be avoided. You need to find time to work from a live model as much as you possibly can. In this video you’ll see just a few of the model sessions I’ve attended to work on my paintings and drawings.
As always mr.miracola thank you for generously taking your time to give us these amazing videos, I am floored by your consistency and ability to give fresh new ideas every time! Also thank you Silvia for videotaping the figure drawing sessions!
I have 2 questions for you, In your opinion, what do you think is more important for a fantasy artist, the act of drawing or the thought process behind it?
And I was wondering if you could ever talk about how to store your art. I have literally thousands of drawings and what keeping me from doing more from life is the thought of ” where do I put it?” Do you have any advice for storing a large amount of art that is space efficient and easily manageable?
Thank you for your time!
Really art tip is useful to me and I learn the small works and really I will improve my artwork.
Great advise and amazing work!
The real point is that was an amazing model session (or sessions)! We need this in Portland, OR!!
Thanks!
Great post! I have always loved to draw generally by “copying” nature and flowers. Definitely, I will bookmark this blog to refer to. Thank you!!
Hi,
I like your post It is a very informative post. Thanks for sharing this information with us. Painting or drawing from a live model is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses in your art process, so this is a practice that shouldn’t be avoided.
You are one of the most favorite artists of mine, Jeff. Liked your thought, Keep going. I believe, Art makes life even more beautiful.