The inspiration for this series has come from Brian's St Louis Drawing Blog. He had an interesting post on a Flamenco dancer, Beth Steinbrenner to not only model for them but also dance while modelling. Now that's a great opportunity! I asked Brian if I could produce a series of drawings and paintings from this video clip and he agreed.
Detail of FLAMENCO I
This is the first of the series and I did this in oil with an impasto-flick technique. I tried to keep it all a bit abstract because that's the feel a dancer would have before one's eyes in motion, nothing is really clear. But I hope to add more variety of pose and media in the upcoming ones.
Hope to keep this series going and also another one on ballet dancers soon. I'll keep you updated.
Love the texture and color...really captures the spirit and excitement of the dance! Can't wait to see more of the series.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I look forward to seeing the series progress!
ReplyDeleteI was doing exactly the same thing today! And aiming for the same features, movement, etc. It's so great to find an artist doing a similar thing and I'll def be taking your take on the subject into consideration when I paint. I think the impasto technique works very well and I love the angle you've chosen. I can just imagine her foot being dramatically thrust onto the floor and banging a passionate rhythm. Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kaylyn!
ReplyDeleteWow! Caroline, this sounds great! I am happy you are taking on the same subject. I'll love to see your results too!
That is quite the work you have created! I'm very proud to see that someone from a distance has joined in the fun we had. The tones are sumptuous and the motion a remarkable study. It shows that we can use such reference as a departure point for some great work. Beautiful! Kind thank you to you.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to repost a bit about this on our blog!
-Brian
Thanks Brian, this is a series that I am really passionate about and I can't wait to get them going. I plan to have a least 15 shots at it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and permitting me to get this going.
perfect colors !!
ReplyDeleteWow! Am looking forward to this new series. Dynamic!
ReplyDeleteThanks JRonson and Liz!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, it's surprising how your comment just arrived today!
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