{"id":18922,"date":"2022-01-31T22:02:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T03:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artsatmichigan.umich.edu\/ink\/?p=18922"},"modified":"2023-03-10T18:40:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T23:40:00","slug":"the-indian-artist-from-a-blank-canvas-to-a-masterpiece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsatmichigan.umich.edu\/ink\/2022\/01\/31\/the-indian-artist-from-a-blank-canvas-to-a-masterpiece\/","title":{"rendered":"The Indian Artist: From Blank Canvas to Masterpiece"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good evening everybody! I hope that you are all doing well and had a good weekend! For this week’s post I will be sharing the process that I take when starting a new piece, specifically, an oil painting. I started a new painting that will be a part of a potential tryptic or collection.<\/p>\n

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  1. The first and most important part of starting any piece is coming up with an idea and either taking or finding non-copyright reference photos. I tend to use a mix of both. When I have an idea and do not have the means to find a model and take my own pictures, I resort to royalty free images that can be stitched together to figure out the perfect composition.<\/li>\n
  2. \"\"Next, I sketch or map out the composition. I usually always do this using a pencil regardless of if it is on paper or canvas. I also always tint my canvas with a neutral brown such as burnt sienna if I am doing a painting. This helps create a non-white base on which I can accurately read the tone and hue of my paint.<\/li>\n
  3. Start laying down the color! In the case of paint, I just dive in and start to establish my background. If it is a simple background, I try to knock this out first and foremost. This helps to cover empty space and makes the piece a lot less intimidating. I then move onto the main subject. I generally just start with the part of the piece that speaks to me the most to build up momentum.<\/li>\n
  4. Work work work! There is nothing more to do once you have established a composition and your materials of choice than to actually put in the time. My favorite thing to do is light a candle, put on Schitt’s Creek, and get to work!<\/li>\n
  5. Depending on the medium you are using, there are different options for finishers once a piece is complete. For oil paint, varnish your painting after ample drying. Air on the side of caution and wait at least 4-5 weeks. Graphite and colored pencils can be finalized with various different varnishes.<\/li>\n
  6. Nothing left to do but enjoy your hard work and brilliant creativity!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    I know this was a little bit different of a post but I hope that you all enjoyed! As always, if anything that I discussed in this post stands out, or if any questions arise please feel free to comment and share your thoughts!<\/p>\n

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    Looking forward to next Monday!<\/p>\n

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    ~ Riya<\/p>\n

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    Instagram: @riya_aggarwal.art<\/p>\n

    Personal website:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/theindianartist.weebly.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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