Artwork:
Exhibition Text:
"The Girl" focuses on expressing an expressive movement within a still image. As the figure does not hold a static pose through body and wear. This can be seen within the flow and flowers within the dress. There is also an apparent presence made through the brushstrokes. Influences for this piece includes, Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. This piece does manipulate other works.
Inspiration/Critical Investigation:
A source of inspiration for the artwork made is Edgar Degas. The particular piece presents a vivid image of dancers and holds layer within the dress. This impressionist artist uses these brush strokes and color in order to convey a dynamic image. Though this image is still, there is still movement within the poses and the flow of the dresses. In particular this relates to the goal of my work due to the dynamic presence throughout the entirety of the work. As Degas does not focus on replicating reality though presenting its dynamic energy. As the model chosen is already full of energy though the artist highlights this through color and brush strokes. As even within the dress the is layer built upon the body. The color is also appealing to the viewer and highlights aspects without focusing on centering the subject.
Another source of inspiration for the artwork is Claude Monet, who is also an impressionist artist. "Yellow Irises" in particular does not focus on one subject though presents an array of flowers. This is not done to focus on one subject, which is reflective as an inspiration for my work. As the strokes used for this work is thick and still holds forms. This again brings along a energy into this impressionist piece. There is not focus on detail though on movement. Monet also uses and array of colors, while also highlighting the flowers. As no solid color is used for an particular area. Despite is being the same petal, there is still a presence of depth. As an array of yellows are used from the lightest shade to is darkest. This is a built upon depth and also conveys movement within these dynamic poses. This use of color serves as an inspiration to my own work as, these multiple shades did allow a dynamic energy.
Another source of inspiration for the artwork is Claude Monet, who is also an impressionist artist. "Yellow Irises" in particular does not focus on one subject though presents an array of flowers. This is not done to focus on one subject, which is reflective as an inspiration for my work. As the strokes used for this work is thick and still holds forms. This again brings along a energy into this impressionist piece. There is not focus on detail though on movement. Monet also uses and array of colors, while also highlighting the flowers. As no solid color is used for an particular area. Despite is being the same petal, there is still a presence of depth. As an array of yellows are used from the lightest shade to is darkest. This is a built upon depth and also conveys movement within these dynamic poses. This use of color serves as an inspiration to my own work as, these multiple shades did allow a dynamic energy.
Planning:
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Process/Techniques/Experimentation:
Process
The initial step done was to create the canvas, which is 2ft by 2ft. This was done my using a wooden frame, a staple gun, and canvas. This frame was built and then the canvas is then set onto the frame. The entity of the canvas is securing using a staple gun and a hammer. Once the canvas is made it is then gessoed in order to create a base for the painting. This is done in one direction in order to create even layers. Then a second layer in the same direction is applied in order to ensure a good surface. Next the chosen method to transfer is conducted. This was done by diving and printing the image in the format of a 3 by 3 grid. Then the backs of each grid are covered in lead in order to be transferred. Next the reference is layed out and the main elements are transferred onto the canvas. After it is then fixed in order to create a helpful guide on the real reference.
To begin the artwork a base of white was done on the dress in order to allow for depth. Initially I began with painting each individual flower on the dress. I did the dress first as it is an initial layer. While the arms and hair come in the fore front of the dress. Each color was mixed through experimentation. This can be seen in the photo above as there is development in the color within each area. Personally I started off with the greens first and then began with the yellows and reds. After I began on the skin tone and hair. The speration of each color and section can be seen in the division of color areas. There is also shown above some of the brushes used when painting. In particular when painting this work a flat brush allowed for more depth and this strength is the color. While a fine point brush was used for area of detail. In particular the hair and tips of the greens. The rest of the photos present the developing work.
To begin the artwork a base of white was done on the dress in order to allow for depth. Initially I began with painting each individual flower on the dress. I did the dress first as it is an initial layer. While the arms and hair come in the fore front of the dress. Each color was mixed through experimentation. This can be seen in the photo above as there is development in the color within each area. Personally I started off with the greens first and then began with the yellows and reds. After I began on the skin tone and hair. The speration of each color and section can be seen in the division of color areas. There is also shown above some of the brushes used when painting. In particular when painting this work a flat brush allowed for more depth and this strength is the color. While a fine point brush was used for area of detail. In particular the hair and tips of the greens. The rest of the photos present the developing work.
Techniques
Various techniques were used in order to this acrylic painting. For instance a method was used in order to transfer the reference onto the canvas. This was done with lead and then gone over and fixed. There was also the use of various washes in order to build layers and allow room for transparency within the work. Another technique used was constant extermination when creating and mixing colors. As this was done and then tested in paper, which allowed me to view its true color. This was especially helpful when creating the skin tone. As skin tones are easily changed and need various colors in order to hold the depth of human skin tones. Overall these various techniques were used making the painting.
Reflections/ Critique |
Evaluations |
In reflection to the process and the artwork made, changes could be made in order to improve. As this was a progressive artwork that built upon experimentation with color and depth. this can be seen within the skin tone and dress. Though in reflection more experimentation could have been done outside of the canvas though on a similar base. As the canvas and wash does impact the colors above. This would have allowed for more room for experimentation on achieving the wanted flowers. Rather this was a progressive piece that developed within each segment.
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Degas "Dancers in Pink" served as an inspiration for the artwork made. This impressionist style particular served as inspiration on drawing the human form in relation to there clothing. As Degas used an already present reality such as dancers, as a base for his artist convey of movement. His use of color, depth and strokes also served as inspiration in relation the dress. While there are still contrast present, for instance Degas used oil paints while I used acrylics. This proved to covey different effects onto the canvas. As the acrylics held a thicker and more rough texture. While the oils allowed for more depth and built up layers.
Monet served as inspiration for the artwork made, in particular "Yellow Irises". As Monet is also an impressionist artist, though I focused on his scenery works. These served as inspiration for the flowers on the dress. In particular the depth built through layers and the use of multiple colors. There is also an abundance of flowers and depth, with no center focus. Though there are contrast prescent within the mediums and dress. As Monet is painting greens on a field. While I painted greens alone on a dress. The mediums used also contrasted which, allowed for different effects. |
Ideas
The ideas written out, are the planning and influences for the artwork. There is an initial outline present as to the steps of creating the overall piece. This also outlines what needs to be done. This includes majority of the base process such as gesso, a wash and sketching. There is also an outline of the inspiration used. This focuses on there aspects, though research and viewing there works. Thus the influences transfers into my own works. Lastly there is an outline of the positives of using the reference for the painting in order to strengthen my skills. As is allows for a direct and real model and use of color. This was also helpful in covering movement and a dynamic image.
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Experimentation
When mixing the colors for the painting, extermination was constantly done in order to make an array of colors. This was done is various way throughout the mixing process. For instance when creating the various shades of green, a basic green was used initially. Then to create darker tone a small amount of black or brown was added in order darken the color. While a to lighten the color some yellow or a large amount of white was added in ratio to the white. Even within the image above the development of the color can be seen within each of the palates.
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Initially when I began painting the flowers on the dress. I had a slight difficulty achieving the wanted style. This can be seen especially within these initially flowers shown above. As to the far left there can be seen a thick green development. This is due to the initially layout being painting over, in order to achieve a progressive and working flower. There is also an apparent development within the color green for the flowers. As there is an overlaying addition of color, in order to achieve a lighter progressive shade.
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Reflection:
Throughout the process of creating this project development occurred within the painting due to experimentation with color and texture. In reflection to the painting there are still areas that I believe need development. For instance the dress could use more development in terms of the depth of layers. As more lines of depth could be added in order to add movement rather than a flat piece of fabric. Which was attempted to created through the ruffles and present layers within the dress. Though this could still use a built upon layer in order convey these layers. Also when painting the end of the dress, there could have been a presence of translucent fabrics. Though this was difficult for me to achieve with the acrylic paint. I attempted to dilute the pigment within the white paint by adding a larger ratio of water. Though I still wish the layers and fabric could hold transparency and still hold depth.
Despite these fixes and development I wish I could make, there was still a presence of success that I learned through experimentation within the painting. As I took me some time to build the wanted skin tone for the body, though skin tones always appear to be a difficulty for me. In this case the time taken to build the skin tone did not achieve perfect result, though in my case it was satisfactory. As I was able to build depth within the skin tone through various skin tone shades and using highlights such as red and white. There was also a development within the flowers in certain areas of the dress. As some did achieve a appealing mixture of colors, which presented depth.
Despite these fixes and development I wish I could make, there was still a presence of success that I learned through experimentation within the painting. As I took me some time to build the wanted skin tone for the body, though skin tones always appear to be a difficulty for me. In this case the time taken to build the skin tone did not achieve perfect result, though in my case it was satisfactory. As I was able to build depth within the skin tone through various skin tone shades and using highlights such as red and white. There was also a development within the flowers in certain areas of the dress. As some did achieve a appealing mixture of colors, which presented depth.
ACT:
Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause effect relationship between your inspiration and its effect on your artwork?
-The inspiration used presented a unique take on presenting reality and moment. This inspiration was thus transferred and effected my own piece.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
-The overall approach focuses on presenting movement through the texture and depth within the painted strokes. This is present through the impressionism styled works.
What kind of generalization and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, ect. while you researched your inspiration?
-I’ve made a generalization on the lack of detail in order have more movement and vivid color presented. As both works on inspiration still hold an aspect of reality though not to an excessive degree.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
-The central idea around my research focuses on convey of movement. As there is dynamic presence within the impressionism movement.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
-Each artist has information present as to there methods and artworks. So instead when researching these artworks, I influenced on painting process for each artist. As they each hold vivid strokes within their works through color and depth.
-The inspiration used presented a unique take on presenting reality and moment. This inspiration was thus transferred and effected my own piece.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
-The overall approach focuses on presenting movement through the texture and depth within the painted strokes. This is present through the impressionism styled works.
What kind of generalization and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, ect. while you researched your inspiration?
-I’ve made a generalization on the lack of detail in order have more movement and vivid color presented. As both works on inspiration still hold an aspect of reality though not to an excessive degree.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
-The central idea around my research focuses on convey of movement. As there is dynamic presence within the impressionism movement.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
-Each artist has information present as to there methods and artworks. So instead when researching these artworks, I influenced on painting process for each artist. As they each hold vivid strokes within their works through color and depth.
Bibliography
“Dancers In Pink.” Edgar Degas - The Complete Works, The Complete Works , www.edgar-degas.org/Dancers-In-Pink.html.
Monet, Claude. “The Yellow Irises, 1914 - 1917 - Claude Monet.” Www.wikiart.org, Wikiart, 1 Jan. 1970, www.wikiart.org/en/claude-monet/the-yellow-irises-1917.
“Yellow Irises.” Claude Oscar Monet - The Complete Works, The Complete Works, www.claudemonetgallery.org/Yellow-Irises.html.
Monet, Claude. “The Yellow Irises, 1914 - 1917 - Claude Monet.” Www.wikiart.org, Wikiart, 1 Jan. 1970, www.wikiart.org/en/claude-monet/the-yellow-irises-1917.
“Yellow Irises.” Claude Oscar Monet - The Complete Works, The Complete Works, www.claudemonetgallery.org/Yellow-Irises.html.