SCENERY PAINTING
FOR THE AMATEUR MUSICAL THEATRE and PANTOMIME |
SWEET CHARITY -- NY Street - Page four Designer:- Tony Bird Scenic Artist:- Brian Willis Performed by :- Newbridge Musical Society at the Dominican College Newbridge Co. Kildare. April 2006 |
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NEW YORK STREET SCENE Blocking in the colours | |
29th March (Usual 5
ltr paint tin for scale) Today I spent blocking in the colours. Once
all parts of the cloth have been painted I can then stand back and evaluate
what needs emphasising etc. Note the usual artists trick of cool colours
to the back and warm colours to the fore. I used a long spirit level a
great deal getting these buildings correct, also miles of masking tape
to mask off areas already painted or need 'reserving'. (see both lamp
posts for instance) That's real sunshine coming in through one of the
workshop windows on the right. The painted shadows are starting to give
the scene depth. lots more to come - shadows. signs, reflected light,
aerial perspective. misting the background etc. In fact by the time this
cloth is finished I will probably have repainted practically every square
inch of it again. |
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