Lately, I've been really interested in how metals reflect light and color. When working with a metallic piece, it takes on the qualities of the surrounding environment. While I tend to simplify the background of my still lifes, I like rendering metal pieces, like this stovetop coffee maker, because I know that even my presence is taken into account. For example, the vertical blue lines are from the blue jeans I was wearing. The orange? From the wooden tabletop upon which the coffeepot sat. If I had worn something different, or placed it on a different surface, this piece would not be the same.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thinking about metals...
Lately, I've been really interested in how metals reflect light and color. When working with a metallic piece, it takes on the qualities of the surrounding environment. While I tend to simplify the background of my still lifes, I like rendering metal pieces, like this stovetop coffee maker, because I know that even my presence is taken into account. For example, the vertical blue lines are from the blue jeans I was wearing. The orange? From the wooden tabletop upon which the coffeepot sat. If I had worn something different, or placed it on a different surface, this piece would not be the same.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Guatemala influence
I went to Guatemala in March, and took my trusty film camera. It made me want to switch to digital, I must admit... until I saw the photos. And there was some fodder for pastels, let me tell you! Check out the one above, the newest addition to my portfolio. I've added some old ones to the slide show as well, so I hope you enjoy!
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