This week I’ve been working back at home. I enjoy my piece being in my room in some sense, for if I look at it as I’m going to sleep, in the candlelight, I begin to see the lines and shapes differently, and ideas on where to take in next emerge, which I work on in the morning .
As I began working more into the piece, I realised there were areas I needed to resolve so I made some additional studies in my sketchbook in order to bring me on. I needed to fill an area on the right hand side, I was thinking of including some winding stairs and a shadow in a window reflecting my sensation that occasionally I feel as though darkness is attempting to invade my light, however I also drew a concept of televisions pumping messages and fear into me, and the concept that they’re telling me what to think and seen as this is the way I strongly feel, especially under the current circumstances due to Covid, I decided to include these. I am pleased so far with how my piece is progressing and I am keen to continue working on it. I must remember to take breaks regularly and ensure that when I am painting, I am fresh and motivated and not stagnant for I work slower and less astutely when my mind is foggy. I’m hoping to be more productive next week for the deadline is soon approaching.
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