My first goal for this piece was to use a different surface and shape--so I bought a circular piece of wood at Lowe's. I wanted to do another good portrait, and since I've recently fallen in love with the art of John Singer Sargent, I studied the way that his portraits combined realism with loose, expressive brush strokes and drastic value ranges. I also wanted to do a sort of modern take on classical/Renaissance/ancient Roman styles--I thought the circular format, toga-looking shirt, and idealistic (as far as beauty) expression and position would reference that as well. I did this of my sister Elena and worked quickly in order to capture the expressiveness of the figure, doing many layers, using different color schemes and focusing mainly on shape. I am really pleased with the result!
Im impressed. Your portraits have come a long way in terms of expression and tone. Your point is demonstrated through the angle at which we see the woman and the cool colors used. The shape of the peice is also calming and smooth. Good job
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