Linear Figure Study

Due to the current pandemic I had to take photos of my posed model and I chose to use image editing software to blur a part the background out as it was cluttered. I have given myself clear focus for my image. My initial sketch is a focus of the linear values of my image, … Continue reading Linear Figure Study

Drawing the human figure

Due to the covid 19 pandemic, no group activities are taking place, if they are taking place they are restricted to the amount of numbers and you would be required to wear a medical mask. I have decided to take a video life drawing class with the Royal Academy. #LifeDrawingLive Here is the link- https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/online-life-drawing-class-lifedrawingliveContinue reading Drawing the human figure

Researching for Assignment 3

I still am developing my style and methods when creating art. I follow art news, watch sky arts and use social media to explore the huge amount of art created in the world. I wanted to do some research on symbols in artwork I started by reading articles https://www.zenartsupplies.co/2021/02/12/5-symbols-of-love-to-add-to-your-next-painting/love-symbols This article explores the ways throughout … Continue reading Researching for Assignment 3

Artists’ self-portraits

A self-portrait is an artists' representation of themselves. These can be created in any media and according to the art critic Galina Vasilyeva-Shlyapina, there are two forms of self-portraits, professional and personal. Professional portraits are characterised by showing the artist at work while personal portraits are characterised by having a deeper meaning such as a symbolism … Continue reading Artists’ self-portraits

Dutch Realist Genre Paintings

The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660oil on canvas, h 45.5cm × w 41cm A Lady at the Virginal with a Gentleman, known as ‘The Music Lesson. Johannes Vermeer Pieter de Hooch A Woman Drinking with Two Men probably 1658 Oil on canvas, 73.7 x 64.6 cm Bought, 1871 NG834 https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/NG834 Interiors painted by various artists … Continue reading Dutch Realist Genre Paintings

17th Century Dutch Still-life and Flower Painters

During the 17th Century for the Netherlands, is best known as The Dutch Golden Age. "..a unique era of political, economic, and cultyral greatness during which the little nation on the North Sea rank among the most powerful and influential in Europe and the world." (Herbert, H. Roweil - 2020) Still-Life (or stilleven) paintings was … Continue reading 17th Century Dutch Still-life and Flower Painters