Title and Medium
Copy Cat by Vicki. 36W x 25H on very thick watercolor paper. I used oil pastels. I used several blues leftover from another painting that looked similar; some darker than others. I even used some undertones using black for shadow I think it's a NONO! I liked using the negative space and coloring in the shapes for each element. I liked it.
Artist's Statement
I completely got into this drawing and its unusual angles. The whole picture seemed off kilter but that is what drew me in. This is more of a bold painting of course taken from Picasso himself but I thought it would help me get into the swing of chromatic painting. And it did and I like it. Next it will be red...
What I'd Do Differently
- Seeing as how my reference photo was Picasso I think I'll just make up a painting by fitting scenes together and place objects in the center to replicate in different reds.
- There isn't anything I'd do differently. I changed the browns and greys and white and yellows that were previously on the reference photo. I like the vase the most. Its curves turned out very cool in blues.
Marion Boddy-Evans, Painting Guide, says:
Some people do say you should never, ever use black for shadows. I think it's preferable to say don't use black as the automatic choice for shadows, be aware that it's not the only option. Sometimes black is the right color for the job; other times other colors or a chromatic black give a richer result. In this instance I think black is the right choice, as it leaves the shades of blue to dominant the painting. The blue seems more vibrant by having the black contrast.
