Georgia O'Keeffe
In my sketching class we are learning about "fog", which is different from light and shade. It is used to help give your picture some depth and perspective. Georgia O'Keeffe used a lot of "fog" in her many masterpieces. This is my rendering of her magnificent Red Poppy, painted in 1927. She used watercolor, but I used graphite, a "dirty" chamois and a kneaded eraser.P.S. I am thrilled to welcome my new blog viewers! A lot of you from the EDM group! Sharing my art has brought a new dimension to my newly found passion. Thank you for your comments everyone!
posted by Nan | 7:21 AM
6 Comments:
This is really wonderful! Can you describe "fog" though -- I'm confused! (Not really an unusual situation for me, but still ...)
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My teacher describes "Fog" as the air you can see, the atomsphere that is visible. It creates the sense of tilts, lumps, bumps.... as the ruffle effect on the petals, or the folds on a piece of cloth. It can make something feel in front of something else, and so on. It is usually very light, and subtle. It may not be a "technical art term" but it is the word she uses to describe this technique. Hope that helps. Thanks for your commments!
Hi Nancy,
Your graphite version of the poppy is absolutely stunning! I love the shading and lines. I enjoy looking at other srtisits who do graphite work and you have really got a nice technique.
I enjoyed visitng your blog and loved your work - very varied. I too would like to know about "fog."
Beautiful poppy - so delicate and precious.
I don't always comment when i look in on your web page but you are doing some wonderful art.
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