I've always wanted to draw or paint the Brooklyn Bridge being destroyed. It is a gorgeous bridge, one of the most iconic structures in New York City. It's not easy to draw or paint, though, at least not for me. There is a certain quality or style that I envision in my mind's eye, but I keep missing the mark.
I want to focus on shapes and form over line quality now. It is a skill that I completely overlooked during my art school days. I got too comfortable and content with just drawing outlines of figures. I've always been intimidated by shading and trying to make things look three dimensional. Lacking any formal training, yes even in art school they don't teach you HOW to do it, I sort of neglected learning how to create space through values. Don't even get me started on lighting.
I suck. I really, really suck at painting because of this flaw! I want to improve by challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone.
Less lines, more shapes!
Once again I had the band Big Figment in mind while creating this.
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| Digital Painting of a Giant Fire Belly Salamander Destroying the Brooklyn Bridge by Alex Ariza 2014 |
