The coffee mug is an anchor, heavy and large at the bottom of the painting. The man holds the mug, accepting the stability it brings, despite how it also holds…
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Project 3.3: People in Context
Reflective Summary I have done less than the bare minimum for these exercises. I must come back and re-do. I prioritized work on the assignment, rather than these two exercises….
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Research: Mood and Atmosphere
Many qualities influence mood in a portrait painting: style, colour/tone, contrast, facial expressions and physical gesture, clothing and location. Picasso In 1901, Pablo Picasso began visiting a women’s prison, Saint-Lazare….
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Research: Self Portraiture
Portrait as… In my quick survey, I noticed a number of themes in self portraits. Themes around the reason to paint, not just the subject matter. I’ve noted them below….
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Project 3.2: Looking at Faces
As before, I have limited access to models in person. There are a number of online life drawing sessions that I’ve signed up for, and can of course use myself…
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Project 3.1: Observing the Human Figure
I’m trying out organizing my posts differently. I’m hoping it aids the reader in finding the most pertinent information. In particular, I intend to front-load any notes regarding my intention,…
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