The Professor

This piece was done in class with a combination of watered down paint over charcoal. The paint initially highlights the movement and shadows in the scene. The charcoal was then used to add detail to the figure. In this piece, I really tried to focus on the movement and look of the fabric of Professor Rifka's clothing. I slightly exaggerated the size of her blouse: while it was very "flow-y", my image makes her form look wider than she is. However, I am very pleased with how the pants came out. The cross-hatching and emphasis on the folds looks realistic. The overall form is a bit disproportionate, such as the arms being a bit too small, and the head being a bit too large. Despite the dis-proportionality, I think that the individual features themselves came out satisfactory.

While making this piece, I really enjoyed working with the different media. The paint was especially fun to try.