1. Determine the theme and image: Before you start painting, determine the theme and image of the ancient characters you want to paint. This can help you better understand the characters' characteristics, costumes and backgrounds, so as to better express the characters' images. You can find inspiration from history books, ancient literature, film and television works, etc.
2. Sketch characters: Sketch characters on canvas, including figure proportion, facial features, clothing, etc. We should pay attention to the image characteristics and historical background of the characters and try our best to describe them accurately. Choose the right clothes and accessories according to the identity and status of the characters. To understand the characteristics and production technology of ancient costumes, pay attention to details.
3. Draw five senses: within the outline, carefully draw people's five senses, including face, five senses and hairstyle. Pay attention to people's demeanor and expression, and you can get inspiration by observing historical relics or pictures. After the outline is completed, the picture is refined and improved, including the description of details such as clothing, hairstyle and facial expression.
The purpose of painting ancient figures
1. Inheriting history and culture: Ancient figures are important carriers of history and culture. By painting ancient figures, we can inherit and carry forward history and culture, so that people can better understand and know history. Painting ancient figures can also be a form of artistic creation, and painters can express their artistic pursuit and personal feelings by painting ancient figures.
2. Research and educational value: The images and costumes of ancient figures can provide research value for history and archaeology, and provide reference and basis for the research of related disciplines. At the same time, painting ancient figures can also educate and popularize the public's history and culture, and improve the public's cultural literacy and historical awareness.
3. Entertainment and commercial value: Painting ancient figures can also be used as a form of entertainment, providing people with visual enjoyment and cultural entertainment. At the same time, the images and costumes of ancient figures can also be used in the design and packaging of commercial products, which has commercial value. Different purposes can bring different ideas and expressions.