Untitled, 2
February 2024 - May 2024
A deeper exploration into different techniques of application and color use.
A deeper exploration into different techniques of application and color use.
February 19, 2024
Truthfully, there wasn’t much direct inspiration for this piece. This was intended to be a continued exploration of the use of color and lines. This one started with a very rough sketch on a large sheet of tracing paper. The finer details we’re worked out during the initial line art process on Arches cold press paper.
May 3, 2024
Watercolor was used to lay down the base colors. Hard lead and watercolor pencils worked great for the details of the hair and for creating subtle depth throughout. An initial wash of shadow blue created the overall moody tone. Indigo, violet, and terra cotta hues were used to give the hair a more mercurial look.
May 17, 2024
For the parts of the hair that sits on the face I wanted to give it a light, feathery appearance. I kept harsh outlines to a minimum and instead used subtle shadowing to differentiate the hair strands from the face.
May 18, 2024
Something about creating a translucent effect was quite satisfying. A light wash of green sufficed for the draping. Individual lines were lightly drawn in to suggest the continuation of the hair.
For this piece the hair was, once again, the focal point. I wanted to continue exploring the idea of creating movement throughout the composition with the use of lines. Seeing how those lines intersected was quite intriguing, and this practice ended up becoming a satisfying experience as I worked through the hair section by section.
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May 18, 2024