Once I decide that a rough sketch is worth developing, I like to see how many different ways I can take it. This is a very small scribble I made in a life drawing session a couple of years ago in a sketchbook size A5. I drew the reflection of the model in a mirror.
Then I developed a small oil painting, size A3; I don’t often paint but I wanted to do some technical exercises with oils.
Then I scaled up the drawing and used it as the basis for a full colour monotype, along with it’s ‘ghost’ below. These are A2 size.
And finally, back to A5 and a photopolymer plate etching.
I wonder where I’ll go next with it? hmmmmmmmmm 🙂
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the monotype is so cool. i love the texture on it. (Thats when you paint directly on a plate right?)
Yes that’s one way of doing it – I apply the ink with a roller rather than paint. The monotype is unique. It’s a technique I love 🙂
you do it well. i always make a huge mess
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aawww practice is all it takes 🙂
What a great series… hard to pick a favourite
They all have a different sensibility. That’s what I like about working with one image and seeing how far I can push it.
Ohh I like the painting it’s quite different to your monotypes, I think you should do more!
Maybe…… 🙂
They are all brilliant and perfectly illustrate how you can take an idea (or image) and run with it. Love to see what pieces your lady develops into.
Thank you 🙂