Figure drawing and figure painting are the oldest and most universal subjects in art, and they are also one of the most difficult to master. Drawing and painting the figure requires an understanding of the human form and anatomical structure to make quick decisions while maintaining one's commitment to accuracy. This is why the human form is my favorite subject matter because overcoming these challenges is fun and produces beautiful works of art.
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I don't often work from a model that has two different light sources when figure painting because I feel it can dilute the...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK This model was able to capture that "Mona Lisa Smile" for this figure painting. Facial expressions aren't thought of as essential to...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I'll admit that I pushed the bright orange of the reflected light in this figure painting to the edge, but I don't think...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK This figure painting is an example of all the essential building blocks that I use to develop my work. The intense light, the...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I worked longer than usual on this figure painting and, by the end, it was necessary to me to capture some of the...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK Patterns of light and dark shapes help build a strong figure painting. For me to able to simplify the complexity of the...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I enjoy the excitement that comes from experimenting with different methods in figure painting. With this painting, I made myself work rapidly with...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK There is a lot of design thinking that goes into my figure painting. The design usually begins intuitively and then, as the picture...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK When developing and designing a figure painting composition the background shapes are just as important as the ones in the foreground (the...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK When exploring the figure in painting, it is essential to make use of principles of color harmony. In this work, I chose to simplify...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK Capturing the right colors can be just as useful as the values in creating a sense of form in a figure painting....
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK Artists can choose to exaggerate the earthy color of flesh tones when figure painting or attempt to capture these tones with subtlety...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK A model's pose in a figure painting forms the primary basis for the entire composition and structure. Lighting the pose well, however,...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK When a model is using a prop or a piece of furniture in a figure painting I'm challenged to find a way...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I will often employ the use of white space in my figure painting to help establish a sense of space and to...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK I know that I'm painting well when my figure paintings begin capturing a sense of movement. In this piece, the model appears...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK It is exciting to play with skin tones in a figure painting because an artist can be expressive or reserved based on...
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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK The gesture of the pose is essential to creating a believable figure painting. Viewers are smart enough to know when the gesture...
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LIMITED EDITION PRINTS | The term "limited" applies to fine art prints that are created in limited quantities. The lower the number of copies, the higher the value will be. I've chosen to limit my prints to editions of 150 because I can offer them at a good value but not over-saturate the market with my pieces. If a print is not available at the size you're looking for, then consider options like buying a different size of the same piece, waiting for a new similar size print to be released, or commission a painting similar to the one you're interested in.
PRINT SIZES | The majority of limited edition prints on my website are sized based on standard popular frame sizes. I recommend framing your prints with a matte and these sizes allow you to purchase standard frames with pre-cut mattes that can be found at most framing retailers. If you have questions or concerns about framing, please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please see the table below for examples of what frame size to buy for my most common print sizes:
PRINT SIZE | FRAME SIZE (with precut matte) |
8"x10" | 11"x14" |
11"x14" | 16"x20" |
16"x20" | 18"x24" |
PRINT AND ARTWORK PRICING | I price my work using several different factors which include but aren't limited to the size of the piece, the time and materials used, what comparable artworks have sold for, changes in the market, an increase in notoriety, and my subjective valuation of the piece. Please refer to the 2019 pricing tiers below more information:
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS |
PRINT SIZE | 2019 PRICING (before sales tax) | w/SHIPPING (estimated, before sales tax) |
5"x7 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
6"x9" | $16.00 | $31.00 |
8"x10" | $18.00 | $33.00 |
9"x12" | $24.00 | $39.00 |
11"x14" | $36.00 | $51.00 |
16"x20" | $76.00 | $91.00 |
PAINTINGS |
ARTWORK SIZE | SIZE RANGE | 2019 PRICING RANGE |
Small | The longest edge is smaller than 10" | $225 - $250 |
Medium | The longest edge is smaller than 20" | $375 - $400 |
Large | The longest edge is smaller than 36" | $550 - $600 |
Extra Large | The longest edge is larger than 36" | $1,110 - $1,200 |
DRAWINGS |
ARTWORK SIZE | SIZE RANGE | 2019 PRICING RANGE |
Small | The longest edge is smaller than 10" | $100 - $125 |
Medium | The longest edge is smaller than 20" | $150 - $175 |
Large | The longest edge is smaller than 36" | $175 - $200 |
Extra Large | The longest edge is larger than 36" | $600 - $675 |
PRINT QUALITY | I've sampled dozens of different print manufacturers, and I believe I've found the premiere printer to partner with in making my limited edition prints. My printing partner has decades of experience printing high-quality fine art prints. Their company does not print merchandise or promotional products, and they're focused on delivering the highest quality prints for collectors and galleries who want archival museum level prints for their walls.
A PRINT VS. AN ORIGINAL | A great deal of time and effort goes into preparing artwork to be processed for printing, but a print will never have the same value depth and color saturation as the original. Some artworks may be adjusted to ensure the best print quality possible, so minor differences will be apparent in a strict comparison to the original. You can be assured that the print you receive is approved personally by me as the best representation of the original in printed form. If you are not happy with your print or have questions about its quality, please contact me using the form on the Contact page or email orders@mcsween.art.
SHIPPING | The cost to ship originals and prints is calculated at checkout, and so it varies depending on what you're purchasing and where it's going to go. The price you are charged includes the shipping materials and handling. If you have any questions or concerns with shipping, please contact me using the form on the Contact page or by sending an email with your question and contact information to orders@mcsween.art