We'll explore the above still life for two sessions which should result in some pretty amazing work. I think the elements of gravity and tension will provide for some pretty unique interpretations. Check back in a few days to see some of the creations.
I am glad that this one is a two-day still life. It is very complex. I like how this still life seems to defy gravity and all the different colors of fabric that you have chosen to use. They are better than that striped thing that is in the closet. So far I am liking this still life.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colors in this one. And I pulled out the oil pastels as you could see. I've used those a handful of times just because they intimidate me. I'm sure it won't be my best drawing but I'm having a BALL!
ReplyDeleteI love this one!
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of the different directions and layers that the boxes create, but when I look at these pictures I am reminded of the comment that Professor Jones made "Photographs lie" When I was sitting in class I was getting frustrated at trying to figure out which fold I was studying and attempting to recreate from my personal view. These images make it seem less intense. That being said, I still enjoy this still life very much.
ReplyDeletePlease, call me Brian. Where photos mostly lie is foreshortening and depth of field, and the fact that the image is a monocular point of view rather than binocular. When you know your subject well enough from direct observation, you can see those little lies in the photo. For the current studio project, once you get your initial information in there, there should be no problem with utilizing photos for reference. However, the worst part of working from photographs is that it becomes a crutch and an escape from dealing with the real observable world. Photos do, though, have a productive purpose in art making and through many uses, just use them wisely.
ReplyDeleteYes photos do have a purpose...printmaking. This still life was very fun and challenging. And it doesn't bother me to say even though I "bit off more than I could chew" I still enjoyed it a whole lot. This still life has helped me to get back into drawing ever so slightly because of its complexity. Oh, btw, I wouldn't be tempted to draw every thing if it all didn't look so good. Maybe nexxt time throw in some dead spots and that will cause me not to draw it all...:)
ReplyDeleteDani, the drawing you're working on is going very well. Cropping in on complex subjects, not so far in that you lose the integrity of the subject, helps to make critical decisions about composition. There's absolutely nothing wrong with drawing everything you see, but if you know what your process is, and how long it might take you to arrive at an image that has a quality of completeness, extrapolating the essential might be a good practice.
ReplyDeleteI want to trim the bottom 1/4th of my paper off badly. Wish I would have chosen to crop in closer.
ReplyDeleteI hate drawing from photos. All the decisions have been made by the camera and photographer. I do like to have photos as reference, though. They are a great way to document light conditions especially in landscapes. They are great to capture poses too. Models and lights tend to move.
ReplyDeleteBrian is really good at building still life puzzles. He knows exactly what people tend to do and sets up problems to be solved. The trick is planning before you start. Sketch thumbnails and plan before you dive right in. All this comes as second nature with practice. You will know what you are capable of in any given amount of time.
That's why we are all here. Practice. Anyone can set up a still life and draw at home if you just want practice to draw well. Brian will push you to create better art - critical thinking.
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ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how the current still life project finishes up today. Also can't wait to hear and see how the series project is progressing. It's gonna be some fun stuff.
ReplyDeleteWe need a series thread so I can ramble out loud. :)
ReplyDeletestill waiting for updates.....
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