I am massively struggling for inspiration for this assignment. The notes say I need to demonstrate my understanding of colour which, in my monochrome house, is proving to be difficult when trying to find a source of inspiration. Still life and interiors were my nemesis in Drawing Skills and I really want to do this... Continue Reading →
Assignment 2 – Research
Sydney Bella Sparrow - Spectrum in Silk 2008 The first work I came across was by the American artist Sydney Bella Sparrow. She chooses simple, everyday objects and, working with a mainly black background brings these objects to life on the canvas in a realistic and vibrant way. http://www.sydneybellasparrow.com/paintings.html Spectrum in Silk is a small... Continue Reading →
Assignment 1: Reflection on formative feedback
For my feedback I chose a tutorial via google hangout and a short report. I am really pleased with the feedback from my tutor. She has indicated that there is potential to my paintings and that I have worked with enthusiasm and ambition. Indeed the areas we discussed for development are the areas that I... Continue Reading →
Assignment 1
Theme After my research into chiaroscuro, I decided I wanted to continue to explore this theme but with a much more contemporary composition. I therefore did some more research into current artists using this technique. This can be found on my research page of my blog. https://jansocapop.home.blog/2019/03/16/assignment-1-research/ The weather is very wet and stormy so... Continue Reading →
Assignment 1: Research
Edward Ruscha - Miracle 64 1975 Pastel and zinc oxide on paper depicting a beam of light. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/ruscha-miracle-64-ar00052 Ruscha states that this series (of which this is one) of drawings reference Hollywood and the movie industry, Los Angeles being where the artist lives and works. He thinks of moves as being, rather than a story... Continue Reading →
Jan's OCA Painting 1 Blog 