This was interesting...
With guidance from my tutor I was going to set up and draw a full seated portrait with my full length mirror positioned so that the very bottom of it was sitting just in front of my left foot. Nice idea. However, I could not position the mirror. So, I removed it from its stand, but not surprisingly, I couldn't get it to stand. In the end I was so p*&%!d off that I threw the mirror down and had a coffee time-out.
After a much needed Nespresso coffee and some deep breathing I returned to my easel to reposition my mirror. While I was fumbling around with my easel, I happened to glance down at my reflection. It was quite an interesting composition. So, without considering my plans I picked up a crayon and started drawing. This was pure instinct. I hadn't considered composition or medium; I just picked up the nearest implement to hand and started making marks.
This was the picture created after 20 minutes of drawing...
I was happy with what I had created. I mean, this was purely accidental and something positive happened. Something was missing though. I was really happy with the interesting and dynamic composition, but it lacked depth. So, I photographed the picture and imported it in to Photoshop, where I could play around with some tonal values.
After much deliberating, I decided the image needed solidity surrounding the mirror and in the lower parts of the reflection. I have been cautious of how this was created ~ I don't want to lose the uninhibited nature of the picture.
I have submitted this as my assignment piece because I was excited by the composition. However, I do still feel that it could be developed further. I may need to work on more A2 studies to determine this, so I don't risk losing the spontaneity in this one.
Update...
Just looking at the piece on my log, I'd like to develop the draping hand more. Making this a little bolder and giving it definition may add more depth... Really bringing the hand forward and pushing my head back.
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