FInal Result
Soft Pastels Study - Exploring Texture and Expression, 2022
Inspiration:
This piece emerged from a mission assigned at art school, providing an opportunity to delve into the unique properties of soft pastels.
This piece emerged from a mission assigned at art school, providing an opportunity to delve into the unique properties of soft pastels.
Techniques:
Utilizing a combination of hatching and painting techniques, I sought to explore the expressive potential of soft pastels. The deliberate use of hatching added depth and texture to the artwork, while painting techniques allowed for dynamic color application and blending.
Utilizing a combination of hatching and painting techniques, I sought to explore the expressive potential of soft pastels. The deliberate use of hatching added depth and texture to the artwork, while painting techniques allowed for dynamic color application and blending.
Meaning:
This study holds personal significance as a challenging yet rewarding exploration of soft pastels. Despite the difficulties encountered in working with this medium, I found satisfaction in the tactile and expressive qualities it offered. It reminded me of the importance of practicality and accessibility in artistic materials.
This study holds personal significance as a challenging yet rewarding exploration of soft pastels. Despite the difficulties encountered in working with this medium, I found satisfaction in the tactile and expressive qualities it offered. It reminded me of the importance of practicality and accessibility in artistic materials.
Representation:
In the broader context of my creative work, this study represents a commitment to experimentation and growth. It serves as a reminder of the value of trying new materials and techniques in expanding one's artistic repertoire and honing one's craft.
In the broader context of my creative work, this study represents a commitment to experimentation and growth. It serves as a reminder of the value of trying new materials and techniques in expanding one's artistic repertoire and honing one's craft.
Materials:
Crafted using soft pastels, black and red china ink, this study exemplifies a fusion of traditional and contemporary mediums, offering a tactile and visually engaging exploration of texture and expression.
Crafted using soft pastels, black and red china ink, this study exemplifies a fusion of traditional and contemporary mediums, offering a tactile and visually engaging exploration of texture and expression.
Dimensions:
Rendered on an A3 canvas in portrait orientation, measuring 29.7 x 42 cm, this soft pastels study invites viewers to immerse themselves in the rich textures and vibrant colors, offering a glimpse into the artist's ongoing journey of creative exploration and discovery.
Rendered on an A3 canvas in portrait orientation, measuring 29.7 x 42 cm, this soft pastels study invites viewers to immerse themselves in the rich textures and vibrant colors, offering a glimpse into the artist's ongoing journey of creative exploration and discovery.
