I started with an acrylic wash, and went over it with oil pastels for finer details. I even used a bit of black pen. While it's certainly blue, I noticed something about it, which reminded me of the sunflowers I did on day four.
Both were taken from internet images, which I decided I wanted to find. Want a sunflower? Got it. Peacock? No problem. But they looked as stilted, as a photograph too. I've used internet images successfully during the challenge, but I didn't go looking for a building with archways - I just saw it and thought it looked interesting. So there was no bias when I changed it to look completely different.
Even my self-portrait was done on a whim. I took a selfie, feeling happy and carefree - so that's what transposed into my sketch. "Being" me, rather than simply making a visual image to look like me. What have I learned from this experience? I work better with concepts, rather than a definitive subject. If I start with a concept, its more likely to shape the final product, outside of the reference photograph. Rather than the photo defining the subject matter for me.
A very small detail, but I'm glad I discovered it.
I like the peacock best....the little bits of fine penwork on the rear body contrast nicely with the plain blue of the breast. I like David's card 2nd best and your selfie next. The sunflowers were colourful.....wasn't so keen about the arches. Well done anyway. I haven't done any drawing for ages.
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting. Thanks for sharing your preferences. The private facebook group, joining in with the challenge, liked the arches and the self-portrait I did, the most.
DeleteIt just goes to show, each person views the world in a unique way. Which is a good thing. :)