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Brief Study in Romanticism

 

133mm x 230mm, my portrait in romanticism style  

I have decided to explore Romanticism as it challenges my artistic skills for detail. I have first tested these skills by painting my own version of the figure in "The Mermaid" by John William Waterhouse with oil paint, to test the softening of textures and matching colour tones.With oil paint, I have taken some elements of hyper-femininity from Romanticism ( pastel colours, softened skin and etc.) for my portrait, but instead portraying a gentle and soft figure with a sense of innocence, I have portrayed femininity as a dark elegance, which reflects the idea of power. This was to highlight my intention of breaking the stereotype of femininity being only limited to the gentle or shy-looking exterior. 

100mm x 230mm my version of 'The Mermaid'



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