Expression of Emotion through Color
Sketch #1: This is a drawing done in colored pencil, with blues, purples, grays, and flesh tones. It is in portrait format, of a middle aged man, whose face is long, and full of emotion. This is my favorite sketch because it demonstrates how color can evoke emotion in art. The cold colors contrast with the man’s normal flesh tones, and create blue shadows within his facial structure.
Sketch #2: This sketch is done in shades of gray, blue, purple, and brown. It is much like the sketch above in terms of format, and technique. This sketch is one of my favorite because it reminds me the most of Picasso's paintings of the poor and homeless during his blue period. This man has prominent cheek bones, and hair that looks un-kept. Making him a good example of the type of person Pablo Picasso frequently featured in his work.
Sketch #3: This sketch was done in cool colors, and out of the three sketches, has the highest concentration of colors. The figure is a male, with facial hair, just like the two drawings before it. I realized during this drawing that I enjoy using male figures, with defined features, and dark wrinkles.
Process
Final Piece
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EvaluationThis project was challenging, but enjoyable. I really enjoyed drawing in colored pencil, and it was great to be able to use it in a larger scale drawing. I started off the project thinking that my whole piece would be done in colored pencil, but as the piece progressed I decided to use acrylic as well. I am really happy with the way my use of mixed media turned out, especially because it allows drastic contrasts between different elements of the drawing. I am very happy overall with this mixed media work. Through my use of color and subject distortion, I was able to emulate the mood and style of Pablo Picasso’s blue period pieces.
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