Henry Lewis is a contemporary artist that uses shadows and lights to make his compositions have a more dramatic effect. This is a highly instrumental aspect of my work. I want to challenge myself in pushing this dramatic effect of chiaroscuro. I believe that if I can create depth in the lightest and darkest areas of my paintings, then I can successfully make a more inviting composition to entice the viewer.
This piece was a collaborative effort done by artists Marquis "Retna" Lewis and "El Mac". These two graffiti artist combine graffiti imagery with stylized portraiture painting. The depth and smoothness of the female features put up against the crisp shapes of graffiti is what I am exploring in my project.
Sylvia Ji is a contemporary artist that uses the female form as the main focus in her work. My semester's project deals with the female form as well. I admire her work because of her combination of realism and stylized painting. Her work is also very reminiscent of art nouveau. It is because she uses the female image as her main focus and uses a style similar to art nouveau, which one of my favorite genres, that makes her an influential artist for me and my work.
Belinda Eaton is another contemporary artist that works with the human figure and juxtaposes it with pattern designs. For my project, I am using graffiti imagery with the human figure, so artists like Belinda who use imagery outside of my general interest is very useful. It is very important to explore all different kinds of subject matter. Looking at different styles widens my perspective and helps me elevate my skill level.
Henry Lewis is a contemporary artist that uses shadows and lights to make his compositions have a more dramatic effect. This is a highly instrumental aspect of my work. I want to challenge myself in pushing this dramatic effect of chiaroscuro. I believe that if I can create depth in the lightest and darkest areas of my paintings, then I can successfully make a more inviting composition to entice the viewer.
This piece was a collaborative effort done by artists Marquis "Retna" Lewis and "El Mac". These two graffiti artist combine graffiti imagery with stylized portraiture painting. The depth and smoothness of the female features put up against the crisp shapes of graffiti is what I am exploring in my project.
Sylvia Ji is a contemporary artist that uses the female form as the main focus in her work. My semester's project deals with the female form as well. I admire her work because of her combination of realism and stylized painting. Her work is also very reminiscent of art nouveau. It is because she uses the female image as her main focus and uses a style similar to art nouveau, which one of my favorite genres, that makes her an influential artist for me and my work.
Belinda Eaton is another contemporary artist that works with the human figure and juxtaposes it with pattern designs. For my project, I am using graffiti imagery with the human figure, so artists like Belinda who use imagery outside of my general interest is very useful. It is very important to explore all different kinds of subject matter. Looking at different styles widens my perspective and helps me elevate my skill level.
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