Bruce Lee
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"All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns."-- Bruce Lee Today's experiment involves obscuring the dark lines of my cubist drawings to make the image softer. Because of the subject matter, a young ballerina, I wanted to try to make the lines which divide the geometric shapes less harsh. I also want to highlight the satiny textures of the costume. I have already realized, however, that in order to keep the final product from looking like an elaborate coloring book page, more detail may have to be added. This is my progress so far: I usually have a couple of projects going at one time. I am also working on a collage portrait made of cigar bands. Interestingly enough, I have discovered that a collage requires a totally opposite approach. The lines must be very crisp and the contrast high. Each geometric "cell" is flat, not allowing for any gradients. This particular project is challenging because I don't have very many different colors from which to choose. Lots of painting today, not much writing. In fact, today's blog entry could qualify as procrastination...
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AuthorCheryl Hicks is a writer and an artist. She is happiest when she can combine the two pursuits. |