Transformation #1: A Still-life
Charcoal on Paper.
36 in. x 30 in.
Transformation #2: Florida Panther
Charcoal on Paper.
36 in. x 30 in.
For this transformation I changed to orientation to landscape to follow the angle of the first transformation. I made darker marks with charcoal on this transformation in order for the erased highlights to be more striking. I used water to adhere the charcoal to the paper better to create different mid-tones and to also "paint" with the charcoal. I used a reference of a Florida Panther staring at the person taking the photo, but in this state it is staring at the viewer.
Transformation #3: Knight Guard
Charcoal and Gouache Paint on Paper.
Panels of paper taped together on back with painters tape.
Approx. 4 ft. height. x Approx. 30 in. width
In this transformation, I cut the paper to create a taller layout. I was inspired by Knight armor and wanted to experiment with a black, white, and grey pallet. I sprayed water onto the charcoal to spread it with my hands, creating a mid-tone background for the drawing/painting. I mixed a grey on a painting pallet but also mixed the grey directly on the paper, which caused the paper to pebble. The pebbling was not much of a problem since once it was dry, I brushed them away to keep the paper relatively smooth. The gouache paint created opaque layers that were easy to work with, as well as fixing minor mistakes and smudges that occurred during the creation process. I would paint in sections and spray the paint with a spray bottle in order to blend the paints easily.
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Charcoal and Gouache Paint on Paper.
Panels of Paper taped together on the back with painters tape.
Approx. 5 ft. height. x Approx. 30 in. width.
To start transformation #4, I sprayed #3 with water and smeared the paint with my hands to create a mid-toned background. I them rearranged and cut the paper into more panels and taped them back together again. I included red gouache paint to add a higher contrast to the black and dark grey paint. I added white paint for an reflective eye effect, with a small red streak going upwards from the pupil. For this transformation I wanted to create something more representational of feeling than just representations of things that already exist. I had different ideas sketched out but ended with the image of a six-armed figure hiding its face. With this transformation, I explored more into the style that was more prevalent in one of the quick challenges, Water.
Transformation #5: Barred Owl
Charcoal and Gouache Paint on Paper. Cardboard.
26 in. height. x 16 in. width.
/\ Pictured with the wing extended and folded in. /\
For the final transformation, I decided to do a movable piece. After spraying #4 with water and blending out paint, I cut a piece of cardboard into a simplified outline of a Barred Owl's body and wings. I covered the cardboard in the paper and secured the wing to the base of the body. To make the wing uncurl, I put a hole into both parts of the wing, threaded a string between them, and tightly secured the string to a small piece of cardboard. I then covered the wings with the paper to hide the cardboard. With the excess pieces of paper, I cut feather-like strips and glued it to the body and wings, with the unpainted side up to create the harsh white highlights. At the end of the process I still had a large piece of paper left over. To make it go with the owl, I used watered down gesso and a toothbrush to create the white streaks and speckling.
While I am happy with the moveable function of the wing, I am not happy with this outcome especially after Transformations #2, #3, and #4 being so successful in what I had envisioned while working on this project. I did make a more drastic transformation with this piece, which I am proud of for pushing myself to do.
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