Book cover - Memoir 004

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Comment by Marie Pinschmidt on December 2, 2010 at 17:09

Lyndon, thank you so much for this information. I was not aware of this method for foreshortening. I really appreciate it and will certainly put it to good use. I have changed the painting before submitting it to the design team. I've completely removed the subject's feet from the bed and re-worked the bed and pillow somewhat. The pose itself works to show his contemplative demeanor and I'm much happier with it. I'm anxious to see what the team does with it. Thanks again for your interest and your help.

Comment by Lyndon Baxter on December 2, 2010 at 15:03

Hello Marie,
I have been thinking about the foreshortening problem with the feet and did a "Google search" that came up with heaps of links but there was one in particular which may help you with this painting.
The link is: http://emptyeasel.com/2009/03/17/foreshortening-can-fool-you-3-tips...
Hope this is of some help, it certainly has been helpful for me as a simple method of establishing the correct proportions.

Comment by Roena King on November 15, 2010 at 13:56

Oh Marie, what a nice web site. I enjoyed reading about your books and seeing your paintings there too. I admire your ability to both paint and write. Good for you! Ro

Comment by Marie Pinschmidt on November 15, 2010 at 13:46

Roena, I'm glad I gave you a chuckle. I've done the art work for my three novels also. If you want to take a peek go to my website where you'll see paintings, book information and also blogs. http://www.paintings-prose-palmbeach.com.

Comment by Roena King on November 15, 2010 at 13:26

Marie..........that was great.........I laughed out loud......"amputating his feet" he he. "Shouldnt have his feet on the bed".......he is a guy. //// I can only do foreshortening one way. I learned it in the Drawing on the Right Brain book. Hold a piece of glass up, look through it, trace the scene with a marker, and then lay the glass on white paper to see the 2D image. I never get my angles right when I try to just draw it looking at my set up. Since you had a photo, that was not a problem for you. // How wonderful that you are able to paint the cover for your book. Ro

Comment by Marie Pinschmidt on November 15, 2010 at 13:06

Thanks, Roena. I did use a photograph and the drawing is accurate, but photographs lie! The head is close up and the feet are about four feet away, perspective -wise. It's very difficult also since there are two light sources. I've done portraits for years and have never had this difficulty before. I may chuck the whole thing or change the composition - by amputating his feet (LOL). Even if he is tired he shouldn't have his feet on the bed, huh??? I appreciate your reactions. Artists are not always objective about their own work. .

Comment by Roena King on November 15, 2010 at 12:39

Well done. I noticed the size of the feet as compared to the head. Get a man to pose for you in that position and take a pic if you dont already have one you're look at to help on the size. The rest of the painting is well done. Ro

Comment by Marie Pinschmidt on November 15, 2010 at 1:39

Thanks Lyndon and Peter. This bother me also; a foreshortening nightmare! The feeling it portrays is perfect for the book, but I'm wondering if I should rethink the idea. Thanks for your help.

Comment by Lyndon Baxter on November 14, 2010 at 19:38

Marie, I agree with Peter re tones and values but I'm a little concerned with the size of the feet.
Compare them with the size of the pillow, something does not quite gell.
A very dillicult pose to do!
lyndonaus