Her gallery is full of vibrant color and meticulous detail that is flawless even when the image is at its full size. The piece that caught my eye and inspired me was this painting, entitled "The Queen":
The soft curls in the hair, the shining crown, the fragile lace -- everything shows an intimate amount of time and care that puts even some of the most accoladed artists to shame. Everything is in place, toned, and detailed with utter perfection, in this humble beginner's opinion.
As I have been really working at my portrait painting, finding something so beautiful and elegant has really helped me put my thoughts back into order and stop worrying about being a photocopy of a character or reference pic. It reminds me that I should just stop and work off the image in MY head instead of garnering help from someone else's work.
It also reminds me that I have a long, tall ladder to climb before I obtain any kind of excellence in art. I have a lot of practice to do before I can do anything as beautiful as this, but having other artists willing to provide me with help and support means a lot.
A few words from Umedama:
- How did you get started as an artist?
Now,I use Photoshop for drawing.but I have tried a variety of materials.
for example,Pencil, acrylic paint, pen, watercolor,etc.
These experiences are very useful.
- What usually inspires you?
Animals,people and other artist's artwork.
- What advice can you offer beginners?
Enjoy drawing everyday.
I thank Umedama very much for taking the time to be part of this! Also, be sure to check out her deviantART gallery to buy prints of her beautiful work.
*All artwork is © Umedama Riko (umedama.deviantart.com) and was used with permission from the artist. Unauthorized use of artwork is punishable by law*
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