[center][left][center]Welcome to the [b]FIFTEENTH[/b] thread of the [b]Open Figure Drawing Workshop!!! [/b]
This workshop is open to any medium and any style. Some informal moderation
will be gladly provided by Rebecca Kimmel ~ however, the purpose of the
Workshop is for Artists to interact with and informally critique one anothers work.
[b]Due to the popularity and outstanding success of the previous Master Copy Workshops, we will be continuing this week with another Master Copy Workshop! However, those who choose to do so may also work from Reference from Hong Ly's Website, [www.characterdesigns.com](http://www.characterdesigns.com/).
This week we will be working from a choice of 2 new Master Paintings by Caravaggio:
Note: This Workshop will last at least 3, and possibly 4 weeks. Depending on how far people get in 3 weeks, we may extend the time period to 4 weeks.
Choice 1: (See below for links)
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Caravaggio (1571-1610)
The Entombment
Oil on canvas, 1602-1603
118 x 79 7/8 inches (300 x 203 cm)
Pinacoteca, Rome
[b]Choice 2: [/b][b](See below for links)[/b]
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[/b]Caravaggio (1571-1610)
Supper at Emmaus
Oil on canvas, 1601-1602
54 5/8 x 76 3/4 inches (139 x 195 cm)
National Gallery, London
[b]Choice 3: [/b][b](See below for links)
[/b]Male Reference Image #1 from [www.characterdesigns.com](http://www.characterdesigns.com)
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[/b][b]Choice 4: [/b][b](See below for links)
[/b]Male Reference Image #2 from [www.characterdesigns.com](http://www.characterdesigns.com)
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>>RULES FOR THE THREADS<<[/u][/color][/b]
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[/b] [left]1. Photographs are the property of [artrenewal.org](http://www.artrenewal.org/) and are copyrighted as such.
2. The drawings created from the photo reference provided here [b][color=PaleGreen]MUST [/b]be[b] TASTEFUL,[/b][b] SINCERE, RESPECTFUL, [/b]and for the purpose of serious study of the human figure. Those who post silly, disrespectful, or tasteless work will have their [b]posts deleted immediately[/b][/color]
and will no longer be allowed to post on this thread. Rebecca Kimmel reserves the right to determine which drawings are considered to be in poor taste and / or disrespectful to the Reference used here in the OFDWs.3. There is[b] [color=PaleGreen]NO TIME LIMIT[/b] for posting on this thread. [/color]
3. Typically, new threads containing new photographs will be posted on a bi-weekly basis ~ however, for this Workshop, 3~4 weeks will be allowed before the next OFDW.
4. There is [b][color=PaleGreen]NO LIMIT [/b]to the [b]NUMBER [/b]of posts an artist may make. However, we ask that you post only [b]your[/b] [b]BEST WORK,[/b] even if it is considered unfinished.[/color]
5. Artists who post comments and critiques of other artists' work on this thread must be [b][color=PaleGreen]RESPECTFUL, POLITE, [/b]and offer [b]CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.[/b] [b]Flaming [/b]will be [b]NOT [/b]be tolerated, and constitutes dismissal from this and other threads.[/color]
6. I will be offering the occasional comments / critique ~ however, the main focus of the Open Figure Drawing Workshop threads should be on Group Critique and interaction. :)
7.[b][color=PaleGreen] ANY MEDIUM [/b]or [b]STYLE[/b] may be used: Traditional or Digital Drawing or Painting, Gestural, Sketch, Finished Render, etc.[/color]
[color=LemonChiffon] 8. [b]EDIT:[/b] [b]3D Artists [/b]who wish to use the reference for 3D models are free to do so. I just ask that you post your work here as well as in any 3D forum in which you post your work.[/color]
9. Please limit the [b][color=PaleGreen]SIZE [/b]of your [b][color=PaleGreen]POSTS [/b][/color]to[b] [color=PaleGreen]800 pixels WIDTH[/b][/color][b] x Appropriate pixel LENGTH.[/b] [b]No huge posts, please![/b][/color]
10. Have fun, enjoy, and create great art! :)
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[b][color=PaleTurquoise]LINKS to Images: WARNING: Nudity:
[/color][/b][b]>>>[REFERENCE IMAGE #1, The Entombment](http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/image.asp?id=3747)[/b][b][: Master Painting by Caravaggio](http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/image.asp?id=3747)<<<[/b]
[b][b]>>>[Alternate REFERENCE IMAGE source (same painting as above): Master Painting by](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/The_Entombment_WGA.jpg)[/b][/b][[b]Caravaggio[/b]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/The_Entombment_WGA.jpg)[b][b]<<<
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[/color][/b][/b][b]>>>[REFERENCE IMAGE #2, Supper at Emmaus: Master Painting by Caravaggio](http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/image.asp?id=3758)<<<[/b]
[b][b]>>>[Alternate REFERENCE IMAGE source (same painting as above): Master Painting by](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Supper_at_Emmaus1_WGA_small.jpg)[/b][/b][[b]Caravaggio[/b]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Supper_at_Emmaus1_WGA_small.jpg)[b][b]<<<
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[/b][/b][[b]REFERENCE IMAGE #3, [/b]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Photoset_011_008.jpg)[b][Male Reference #1](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Photoset_011_008.jpg)
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[/b][/b][[b]REFERENCE IMAGE #4, [/b]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Photoset_011_021.jpg)[b][Male Reference #2](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/rebeccak5/OFDW%20015/Photoset_011_021.jpg)
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[/b] [b]PLEASE NOTE: WIP (Work In Progress) images are an important part of the OFDWs and are encouraged. Please [color=LemonChiffon]DO post WIP images as you work on your pieces. :)[/b][/color]
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PLEASE NOTE[/i] THAT WHILE THE CONTENT OF THE CARAVAGGIO PAINTINGS IS RELIGIOUS IN NATURE, THIS IS IN NO WAY AN ENDORSEMENT OF RELIGION OF ANY KIND.[/b][u][b]
[/b][/u] [left]Good luck! :)
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[left] ~Rebeccak
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