For my first experiment with the theme of beauty, I am playing with watercolor, portraits, and glasses. Glasses fascinate me... especially to paint! I remember when I was little hearing about how kids were called "four-eyes," but I personally wish I wore glasses because I think they are so fun. That's only partly why I did this project, though. I like the way glasses distort the way we see people, and also the way they distort the world for them. Are glasses something people hide behind, or do they show confidence in their look? Beauty is about the way you see things, and glasses have a large effect on that. From an artistic standpoint, they change the shape of the face through the reflection in the glasses. Check out the way the cheek is extended past the side of the face because of the way the glass distorts the view! Also, I made the glasses the only thing in color to draw more attention to them, much in the same way glasses make someone unique.
Glasses Study, Part 1
11/2011
Watercolor
I love this one because you can see the innocence in this little girl. It shows what childhood should be all about. I also love her hair and all the shadows/highlights.
Glasses Study, Part 2
11/2011
Watercolor
This woman represents the idea of growing up. Her expression leaves some mystery, like the life ahead of her. I also like the intense shadows cast across the face here.
These girls portray their strength, their independence, and their confidence, which is what beauty should be all about. :)
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