The final day, gave me the final chance to make a guy with spirals, work! I think I got a little closer to success, but still needs further exploration. Which is why I'm going to try a few more sketches with guys, and see how far I can push it.
Day 7
I went looking for a male model, wearing head and eye wear - to continue that circular theme. The spirals in the background, are meant to represent the ocean waves behind him. Because of the roundness in his accessories, this guy looks the most connected to the spirals. Rather than looking like, an uncomfortable or misplaced addition.
So what did I learn after the 7 day challenge:
- I like random mark making, which I cannot erase. Sometimes leaving IN your mistakes, speaks volumes about where you're meant to go.
- Mistakes can lead to ideas, or new branches of experimentation. I WANT to make guys and spirals work now! I'm intrigued. There has to be a way.
- Smaller snippets of art, are easier to fit in the day, than longer, dedicated sessions. Great for when the kids are on holidays, or I'm otherwise booked, to overflowing
- Making art, is about personal explorations, rather than a set idea. It's okay to let things morph. See below:
Day 4
Of all the female models, this sketch, I liked the least. Then my daughter said it was her favourite. It forced me to contemplate what she saw, that I didn't. In the end, I realised it was the eccentric accessories and hair, the lopsided composition, and slightly enlarged head, that created its own mystery.
Leaving in my mistakes, showed an appreciation of how they create structure, regardless. A mistake to me, can be a way of viewing the world, to others - such as my daughter. You just never know. So let things morph, and it will be okay.
As simple as my sketches were, they taught me a great deal, in a week. Thanks for joining me.
Earlier posts about this challenge:
Days 1 to 3
Days 4 to 6
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