Lon Brauer: Abstract Figure Painting

A glimpse into what you’ll discover in this art instruction video: Lon’s philosophy and “The 3 Principles” he lives by The “Space Flattening” technique to help you see more easily Lay out a palette for figure, color mixing, brushwork, and movement Use alternative tools to add interest (you’ll love this) Maintain a strong underdrawing throughout the process See patterns as an accent …and so much more   Figure painting can be very complex, but there’s a way to make it simpler. The trouble most novice artists struggle with is not knowing how to SEE shapes in the subject or photo reference. The shape is, ultimately, the core of all visual imagery. This means the “secret” to making even the most daunting of subjects 10x easier to paint is quite simple: Find the “hidden” shapes When you can take something as complex as a photo reference and break it down into basic shapes … painting essentially becomes almost as easy as painting by numbers. It all comes down to mastering the ability to id