Again, one of benefits of having a dedicated studio for drawing students is being able to work on still-life arrangements for longer than just a few hours during one session. The following drawings were the result, for the most part, of two sessions, although a couple were finished in one. The still-life was composed of several unifying white geometric forms, illuminated with colored lights, and the contrasted with a black chord woven through the forms.
Shane's response focused in tightly on the forms and he improvised on the wire to create what almost appears to be tomb stones and ivy.
Patrick's approach was a tighter and more carefully blended range of values and colors with a stronger sense of external rather than internal light.
Marie's handling of the pastels feels very painterly and adds another unifying element to the image.
Kristin's process demonstrates a lot of spontaneity, giving the white plaster forms a strong sense of energy.
AlexS barely opens the composition which gives the space a very compact feel. His use of pastels and layering of color also creates a very painterly surface.
AlexK captured a strong sense of space through the dramatic use of light and dark. He also has a spontaneous approach to his work that imbues the image with a lot of energy.
I actually tend to see Ruins in the middle of a jungle in Shane's piece. I guess that's one of the great things about his piece. There are different things you can take from it:)
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