Those sketches were make in order to help me develop the basis of particular art movement.
Below I made some simplification to get to know how the Primitivism works. When I understand the colour themes and the structure of objects, I can easily get through the theme.
I have chosen one of the Paul Gauguin's outcome depicting three puppies with three glasses. I took under the workshop the still life from the bottom of this painting.
Paul Gauguin, Still Life with Three Puppies,1888
On the very first steps I mixed primary colours together in order to reached proper tone and saturation. After that, I painted shapes of fruits.
During the process, I amplified clean colours as a reflection of each fruits. I did not want to mix them with brown or black, because the shapes were already outlined with a thick dark line.
I do not have enough thin brushes as Gauguin had, therefore the effect is not enough satisfactory for me. Nevertheless, I have used acrylic paints instead of oil paints.
Putting aside the results, my only purpose to made this sample was the illustration.
I grabbed a small sketchbook to reinterpret this picture. I wanted to make it as simple as possible. Anyway, I will made new approach in near future.
Here, I almost eliminate painted shadows, leaving brush touches on purpose. The black lines I made by using ink pens and brush.
I still have not reached satisfactory results. I thought that I had started the first painting in the wrong way. Therefore, I redraw the same shoot using only ink. Firstly, I outlined shapes, but still, I needed something. It was blank inside. In order to create a space, I amplified grey ''patches'' in different tones.
This personal task was beneficial for me. It explained to me the rules and the meaning of primary colours. I am convinced, that when I using the same technique and copy at least one painting, I would feel like the exact artist for a minute.
The reproducing process in its own way is even more beneficial. Simplifying the picture opening an important skill for an illustrator. It is a long term process but always gives tremendous opportunities to obtain success in further career.
References:
GAUGUIN, P. Still Life with Three Puppies. [Oil on canvas] In: (1888)New York: MoMA The Museum of Modern Art,
These colour and black and white sketches are really well done. I'd like to see more of this approach with your project work - last term there were a lot of pencil sketches, seeing you work like this demonstrates the skills you have and how you can apply them to your project. As a painter, I really enjoy how you create form with colour, mixing your colours is impressive too. Keep this up!
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