Sunday, August 19, 2012

Sketches and Finished Art - Part 2




As mentioned in an earlier blog, there is much to learn by studying sketches alongside the finished work.  The decisions of the artist in refining their concepts become visible and this should lead us to better and/or different thinking as we create our own works.

A sketch by Jose Segrelles for his painting "The Rhinegold".

Detail of "The Rhinegold".  Note the figure changes of the Rhine Maidens.


Herbert Draper's "The Gates of Dawn".

Otto Greiner studies for "Ulysses and the Sirens".   (Below)


John Singer Sargent's "Lady Macbeth"
Various ideas for "The Mermaid" by Andrew Loomis
The finish by Loomis
"Perseus and Andromeda" by Lord Leighton.