Unit 2

This is my title page for my unit 2 sketchbook. The given theme was 'relationships' and I chose to go into 'fears, phobias and nightmares'. I used acrylic paint mixed with water in spray bottles to create a galaxy theme background as this is the basis of all relationships. I then wrote on tracing paper to explore my ideas on relationships to help me decide what I wanted to explore. I also created small various mind maps within different areas regarding relationships.

This is a collection of pencil studies of characters from various horror films. I used different shading techniques to create these studies. For the scream mask, I used a soft nib pencil to create a dark crosshatch sketch. I then used a 6B pencil lightly to create depth on the face of the mask. For 'Twisty the clown', I used both a cross hatch technique and also used my fingers and a rubber to create shadow within the study. Likewise with the 'V for Vendetta' mask.

This is artist research. I researched Ben Tour as I enjoyed his style of painting. I recreated two of his pieces using ink and a paintbrush. He uses ink in a splatter method and paints freely. In some areas, I used water to dilute the ink to weaken the colour. I then took a photograph of my cousin and painted her in the style of Ben Tour letting the ink run.

This is one of the two recreational studies of Ben Tour's art work. Here I used black ink and a black biro pen. To use the ink I used a fine paintbrush and a stick to apply wispy lines. To create shadow and depth within the face I used a black biro pen. I used the cross hatch technique, which I had previously experimented with, within this piece to darken some areas.

This is developmental work. Here, I painted my friends face in the style of a clown and photographed her in a dark room. I then used the images to paint my friend in the style of Ben Tour. I also practiced painting her face with acrylic. Portraiture was something I had never tried before and so I felt I needed to practice.

This is my final piece from my Unit 2 exam sketchbook. I am really proud of this piece as portraiture was new to me. I think that the use of the dark background and the shadows really emphasise the theme. I used acrylic to create this A3 painting.