Painting Figures in Landscapes - Shapes, Values and Gesture

Is it a painting or is it an illustration? If a painting on a small canvas then focus on broad shapes, values and gesture rather than details. I also look at getting basic proportions correct by using the box method, the brush handle and comparing shape relationships. The result is a painterly figure that is not overworked with fiddly detail.
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[@judymiller8883]

Thank you again Malcolm. I’m spending the morning binge watching your videos. Between the beach videos and adding figures I’ve watched so far today, you have given me so much to try. Thank you so much for all of your help. You have a dynamite way of simplifying and explaining things!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Fantastic!

[@victorias5386]

This video should have wayyyyy more views. It is immensely helpful! Thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you, if you can share it all the better too 😊

[@sculptures6753]

Excellent tutorial.Short and to the point.Easy to follow and understand.Thanks!

[@wendyadams2815]

Thank you! I learn a lot from you and I really appreciate it.

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@chammikaiser7740]

Thank you so much Malcolm for sharing this. Are you perhaps related to Peter Dewey who belonged to the mountain club in South Africa?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Chammi. Sounds like my cousin.

[@johnnyblaze373]

Hi Malcolm, is there a way to do this live, without using a reference photo?

[@MalcolmDewey]

I will keep this in mind for a suggested topic.