Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro 
I started a workshop series with Rebecca Neef on Chiaroscuro 

Wikipedia says...in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. Chiaroscuro is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for using contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects such as the human body. Similar effects in the lighting of cinema and photography are also often called chiaroscuro.

Here is the first step. Blocking in the composition. 

I will try to post my progression in the next few weeks.

Rebecca www.rebeccaneef.com 

 A classically trained artist and  such a wealth of information. 

One of the things she explained to us relates to the beauty of chiaroscuro being in the way the light hits a very ordinary object that is often lifted up to eye level or above. This elevates an otherwise ordinary and humble object, to a place of beauty and dignity.

Will keep you posted!!

Also heading to Kevin Beilfuss workshop next week!!! 

All the things I love so much. 

Will be sharing what I learn with you in the weeks to come!!