From looking at my previous experiments from Mark Tobey's influence, I found that my compositions were coming to look quite dark and heavy which is not something that I would like my work to portray. Therefore, I thought of ways to prevent this and how I could extend my studies. Having already used collage and added personal elements like signatures (as this is what Tobey's loose line reminds me of), I decided to use my own photographs to influence my work.
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| My photograph taken on the way to Tenby |
In this experiment, I used soft pastels to create the background in blue and white, using them on their sides to create a hazy texture. Next, I went onto form the basic outline of a road, not wanting it to look realistic as this would distract from the abstract nature of Tobey's work. After adding my signature several times at various angles, I drew in the foreground expressive marks that Tobey displays in both charcoal and white pastel. I added this white pastel to create more contrast and also to lighten the middle area as it became too dark.
In this experiment, I applied the same concepts as before, but instead used green pastel in the background to add more depth to the composition. I marked in the 'road' and then only wrote my signature down each side to define its overall shape. On top of this I layered lines that are similar to those made in 'Untitled 1970', but this time I have varied the thickness and tones of them. I think this makes the composition more interesting as there is more contrast than in the previous experiment. Furthermore, layering few dark lines in the centre accentuates the middle section and creates a focal point.
Moving forward with these experiments, I need to find something to layer on top of my work as, at the moment, the marks that I am making have no relevance to me and I need to bring in a personal link.
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