1. By using………….. I was able to recreate……………
The short sharp lines indicate the harsh quality of the object………………
By using delicate and light marks I was able to recreate the fragile surface quality of the petals/feathers/ etc…………..
This technique is something that I will be exploring in my own final piece, building upon the intricate marks that I have been exploring.
By using long fluid lines I was able to describe the organic nature of the leaf/flower etc.
The small expressive marks are layered to recreate the dense quality of the smoke, as the lines are all flowing in one direction, a sense of movement is created. This movement of lines, forces the viewers eye to follow the direction of smoke, enabling them to take in the whole image.
By using thin layers of soft oil pastel, I was able to recreate the delicate nature of the rose like flesh. I avoided heavy lines as this would have made the woman appear old. The directional lines used on the hat, indicated a sense of movement and draw your eye to the top of the image.
The use of complementary colours in this image is an important tool in demonstrating the energy of the young crying girl. The blue highlights the soft oranges tones of the flesh emphasising the emotional state of the girl, the small flecks of white on the tears create a reflection adding to the realism. I have chosen to study this piece as I am focussing on the way paint can be used to describe emotion in a portrait.
The dry brush marks used on the make up brush, help to create the soft quality needed to describe the texture. I added small areas of purple to warm up the white, helping to make it look more 3D. The dry brush technique contrasts the smoother solid marks of the handle, indicating that it is made from a different material.
In this first hand study of a human skull, I aimed to convey the texture of the skull by layering up marks. This also helped to describe the shape, form and solid quality of the skull.
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