Since my last post, I added a lot color to the piece. It felt very empty with all of the white space, not at all like the reference photo. I had wanted to use only the pen nibs for the colors, but I soon realized it would be much better to use some paint brushes. The brushes really helped with covering more space at one time and gave me better control over line quality. My process mostly involved switching back and forth between colors to build up layers. The silver ink was definitely helpful in a few areas that I felt were too dark. Using a paintbrush to go over the shadows around the eye made it a lot easier, and also a better texture than just using the pen nib,. Though, I do like the almost scratchy look of the copper part of the eye for which I used the pen nib; I feel like it reads like it has actual form.
Overall, I am very pleased with how this piece turned out. It's wild because this is not at ALL like the lizard oil pastel drawing I had started a few weeks ago, but I am happy nevertheless. I enjoyed the entire process of sketching the form and then bringing it to life with color. It also helped that the colors were glittery, too. My in-class projects have been going down a very different path than this piece; I have been drawn to more conceptual pieces, placing less emphasis on technical skill than content. However, creating this work has really reminded me of my immense respect for technique and formal skill. I would like to work in a similar medium and style for my next in-class project. I will likely try to combine my appreciate for meaningful content and this type of medium to create a piece that is equal parts formal skill and significant.
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