Defining and Expressing The Illusion of Space

You can view a work of art and feel as if it is sinking you into another dimension... Another world. This is because there is depth to the picture. There are shades and distances and colors that all contribute to making a flat surface "appear" 3-D... Yes, this is the illusion of space. The flat piece of art will always be just a flat piece of art. There is no true depth to it and that is the MAGIC of the illusion of space! This is what every artist should strive to achieve because it is the first step into making a GREAT piece of flat art!



Here are two examples of the great illusion of space painted in the Sistine Chapel by the famous Michelangelo. The depth that can be seen is amazing. I personally feel like it is possible for me to touch, grab, and hold on to the man's held out hand.... Just amazing.

An Artist That I Admire

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Vincent Van Gogh

I admire his work because he takes the simplest of colors and even strokes (you could say) and turns them into a master piece. This piece in particular (Starry Night) has always been one of my favorites. It has always been able to catch my attention... I remember looking at it thinking it is so simple, but not a single soul in the world can draw the same exact picture. It is a one of a kind and that is how I would like my work to be. I want to be able to draw and create work that is simple yet complex and compelling. Just like Vincent Van Gogh. I am a beginner with working with colors as well so he is an inspiration and a sort of "Artistic" relief becuase my colors don't have to be perfect. They just need to be creating form and giving specific direction. Yes, it is complicated, but not too complicated for me.

Water Color

Drawing With Colors (Colored Pencils)

Standards of Shading

Drawing with the pencil is the typical art for me. I have always always always enjoyed drawing people and fantasy creatures but I have never learned how to properly shade. That is one area that I am going to try my hardest to learn and work on because I will enjoy my drawing and efforts that much more! This piece in particular was somewhat challenging. It still has ALOT of work to do, but for now, this is what I have accomplished.

Inside The Mind of The Artist

This is the beginning of a long journey into finding my very best artistic and creative potential. I have always been very fond of drawing and I have come to find that my drawings are decent, but I know that I can do better with a little direction. I am excited to see what this year will bring when it comes to my artistic ability! So let's get started!