The basic steps to draw a large-format painting are as follows:
1.Determine the subject and canvas size: First, we need to determine the subject and size of the painting. For example, sketches and large paintings, or choose the right canvas size according to your needs.
When painting large-scale paintings, the sense of space is one of the key factors to consider. Here are some ways you can create a realistic sense of space in a large-format painting.
First of all, pay attention to the composition. Composition is key to creating a sense of space and can make your painting look more three-dimensional. By using lines, shapes, perspectives and other elements to construct a spatial framework, and using light and shade, color and other techniques to depict a three-dimensional sense, so as to create a reasonable sense of position and depth for the objects and scenes in the picture.
Secondly, consider the effect of light and shadow. Light and shadow are important tools for creating a sense of space and can help you depict objects and scenes more realistically. Through the light and shadow treatment of the surface of the object, such as dark side, bright surface, highlight, reflection, etc., the three-dimensional sense of the object is more obvious, so as to better express the spatial sense of the object.
Again, use perspective techniques. Perspective can give your painting a three-dimensional effect. Mastering basic perspective techniques, such as near large and far small, near real and far virtual, line convergence, etc., can make your paintings look more realistic and three-dimensional.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the details. Details are an important part of creating a sense of space. By depicting the details of the object, such as texture, texture, edges, etc., it makes the object look more realistic and three-dimensional, thereby enhancing the sense of space in the picture.
Overall, when painting large-format paintings, methods such as composition, light and shadow, perspective, and detail can help you create a realistic sense of space and make your paintings more vivid and three-dimensional.
2.Research and select materials: The materials for the painting need to be selected according to the theme. Some of the material may come from a combination of traditional cultures, or it can come from real-life scenes or objects. The choice of materials also needs to consider the sense of space and the use of color in the painting.
3.Prepare tools and materials: including brushes, paints, canvases, easels, color palettes, etc. At the same time, techniques such as brush and ink language, imagery modeling, freehand thought, brush and ink transformation, and creative thinking transformation will also have an impact on the work.
4.Sketching: Sketching on canvas is the first step in creation and requires a lot of thought and planning. At the draft stage, it needs to be fully embodied on the canvas.
5.Finalize the first draft: After completing the first draft, you need to carefully check the painting for any adjustments, such as composition, stroke direction, color, and other factors.
6.Fine Drawing: On the basis of the first draft, the painting is finely drawn to achieve the final effect. For example, techniques such as perspective and block contours may need to be considered in the creation of oil paintings. To use color in a large-format painting, you first need to determine the tone of the entire painting. If you're painting a natural landscape, choose bright and warm colors, such as golden sunlight, verdant trees, and red flowersIf it's a still life, choose calming and bright colors, such as soft yellow lights and white cutlery. Secondly, when choosing colors, you should pay attention to the contrast between warm and cold colors. For example, if your painting contains a lot of warm colors, you can choose some cool colors to balance the picture, which can enhance the visual effect of the whole painting. Again, pay attention to controlling the brightness and saturation of the color. In general, large areas of color should be brighter, while smaller areas of color should be darker. For intricate details, highly saturated colors can be chosen to enhance their visual effects. Finally, it is important to pay attention to the rhythm of the use of color, so that the whole painting looks harmonious and unified. In this way, the viewer can feel the rich and vivid visual experience brought by the colors when viewing the large-scale paintings.
7.Finishing touches: After completing the painting, the painting needs to be checked and retouched to achieve a satisfactory result. At the same time, keep the draft, first draft and finished draft for subsequent reference and comparison.