I would summarise like that: - a subject you like to paint - a sharp-edged picture/strong light (to emphasize edges and contrast) of the subject - an interesting focus point/view it was a very interesting video, thank you!
Exactly the information I’ve been looking for. I get so overwhelmed when on Pixabay. Beautiful photos, but not all have the same paintability. Thanks for sharing!
Because of your inspiration, I am going to try painting a photo of grain elevators in bright sun with exaggerated, saturated color while carefully observing values. I watched (for the fourth time!) your truck painting demo and lesson, and am now brave enough to transfer the idea using a different photograph. Wish me luck! And thanks again!
Perfect... This is exactly kind of guidance I was looking out for.. though it's fun.. I have been spending lot to zero in on good reference.. I started falling in love with ur content 😍
I think it is also important to realise the lens size when choosing photos. As when an image is wide or zoomed it is unnatural to a human field of view. Which seems natural with around 40-50mm lens. Like Zorn is one of the greatest watercolour painters, yet he did so much landscapes from photo reference, and all those old early cameras had horrid fixed wide lenses, making all these paintings photo-like rather than seem like a natural observation. Likely just something not considered too much in those early days of photo reference. As he tried to keep his photo use a secret, but it is so apparent to modern eyes.
As a beginner I would choose winter over summer (naked trees are way easier than green foliage), and nothing too dark. Night scenes are difficult, although they are pretty. I personally would avoid large uniform horizontal planes in perspective: roads, floors, fields. Over the years I learned to paint them, but still I prefer other subjects.
As i am trying to down size so this is timely. Have collected pictures for over 50 years. I prefer print rather than using my computer but i have a large dresser stuffed with pictures....uuuggg and time for some Swedish death cleaning...( yes, it's a " thing". ) thank you..
Thanks Liron. I want to attempt a larger painting(half sheet). I have been looking through reference photos for inspiration so ,as usual, your tips will really help. Any other tips when looking for a larger subject?
Another good way I practice is to Google “black and white photos”. Choosing from many of these would be for personal practice only, not for selling of course, but helpful for improving value practice.
Liron, your channel is teaching me so much! I love your style and you are a inspiration for a me. I'm a beginner working with cheap materials 😂. Recently I think that I tried to bite more than I can chew! I tried to paint the "duomo di Firenze" twice, however I was not successful, there is so much detais, it's hard for me to simplify, I don't have this skill well developed yet... should I move on to another subject or keep trying? Do you have some suggestions or videos to indicate for me?
Also...I had realised that....some reference is for oils...some are for watercolour not all are good for one medium...like dark night subjects are easier and better in oils than watercolour...exceptions might be there
I would summarise like that:
- a subject you like to paint
- a sharp-edged picture/strong light (to emphasize edges and contrast) of the subject
- an interesting focus point/view
it was a very interesting video, thank you!
Thanks Liron. All very true. I’ve learned what’s easier and what is likely to create better results in a photo.
Exactly the information I’ve been looking for. I get so overwhelmed when on Pixabay. Beautiful photos, but not all have the same paintability. Thanks for sharing!
Because of your inspiration, I am going to try painting a photo of grain elevators in bright sun with exaggerated, saturated color while carefully observing values. I watched (for the fourth time!) your truck painting demo and lesson, and am now brave enough to transfer the idea using a different photograph. Wish me luck! And thanks again!
Yeah I've only just discovered pixabay also, very handy, thanks for sharing Liron 👍
Thank you soooo much!! ✌️✌️✌️From Ukraine with love ♥️
Perfect... This is exactly kind of guidance I was looking out for.. though it's fun.. I have been spending lot to zero in on good reference.. I started falling in love with ur content 😍
I think it is also important to realise the lens size when choosing photos. As when an image is wide or zoomed it is unnatural to a human field of view. Which seems natural with around 40-50mm lens. Like Zorn is one of the greatest watercolour painters, yet he did so much landscapes from photo reference, and all those old early cameras had horrid fixed wide lenses, making all these paintings photo-like rather than seem like a natural observation. Likely just something not considered too much in those early days of photo reference. As he tried to keep his photo use a secret, but it is so apparent to modern eyes.
Very helpful video, especially for beginners like me. Thanks!
As a beginner I would choose winter over summer (naked trees are way easier than green foliage), and nothing too dark. Night scenes are difficult, although they are pretty.
I personally would avoid large uniform horizontal planes in perspective: roads, floors, fields. Over the years I learned to paint them, but still I prefer other subjects.
That's interesting I actually prefer to paint summer trees with foliage
As i am trying to down size so this is timely. Have collected pictures for over 50 years. I prefer print rather than using my computer but i have a large dresser stuffed with pictures....uuuggg and time for some Swedish death cleaning...( yes, it's a " thing". ) thank you..
Great information as always. Did you get snow in Tel Aviv? (News reports indicated, so I wanted to hear straight from the source.)
Thanks for tips!
Great advice. Thanks.
Thanks Liron. I want to attempt a larger painting(half sheet). I have been looking through reference photos for inspiration so ,as usual, your tips will really help. Any other tips when looking for a larger subject?
Another good way I practice is to Google “black and white photos”. Choosing from many of these would be for personal practice only, not for selling of course, but helpful for improving value practice.
Liron, your channel is teaching me so much! I love your style and you are a inspiration for a me. I'm a beginner working with cheap materials 😂. Recently I think that I tried to bite more than I can chew! I tried to paint the "duomo di Firenze" twice, however I was not successful, there is so much detais, it's hard for me to simplify, I don't have this skill well developed yet... should I move on to another subject or keep trying? Do you have some suggestions or videos to indicate for me?
Very helpfull
What is overcast scene liron?
Also...I had realised that....some reference is for oils...some are for watercolour not all are good for one medium...like dark night subjects are easier and better in oils than watercolour...exceptions might be there
What is the website you were showing?
I feel....busy photos with too many objects isn't good for beginners like me