APW - Polaroids from the Dead (746 hits)
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Submitted by Susie Derkins (View user info) at 2006-09-06 17:11:48 EDT
I'm later than usual with this, but it's my week off so I'm moving slower than usual.
This is my most recent attempt at a portrait after laying down the pencils for over a year. After I graduated from college and couldn't find a design/advertising job, I fell into one as a corporate drone in the financial district. I abandoned art as I figured there was no use as it wasn't getting me anywhere.
As most right-brained people do, I became bored and restless with my job. I needed a creative outlet before I went postal. I decided to start drawing again and began searching for a subject to practice with. I was flipping through "Polaroids from the Dead", a collection of short stories by Douglas Coupland and happened upon this photograph. The bedroom eyes, parted lips and her pose were seductive, but a little haunting at the same time. Could have had to do with the fact that Charles Manson was the photo on the facing page. I can't be sure who she is as there were no photo notes, but she looks like Brigitte Bardot (sp).
I decided she would be my practice subject. The result was something different than what appeared in the photo. Her head had turned slightly and she was no longer gazing longingly into the camera, her eyes look past the photographer and have deadened a bit. Her mouth is now closed and downturned. Her pose is no longer seductive, but rather seems like she's about to get up off her seat.
I've heard it said that art reflects the artist, that there's a little self-portrait in every piece an artist does. We are all a little egotistical and like to leave our mark on everything we do. Looking at the drawing now and delving a little deeper into it and how it turned out, it makes sense. Rather than appearing confident and alluring, she rather looks bored and waiting for something to happen.
Subject: Black and white photo of woman, possibly Brigitte Bardot
Year: 2006
Medium: Pencil on standard sketchbook paper
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Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2006-09-07 13:08:03 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I just did a little research and found out who she is. It's Sharon Tate, which explains why she was across from a photo of Manson. Creepy.
Manson and BB? I immediately thought of Tate as that same picture is in Helter Skelter about the Manson case.
Keep it up!!
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2006-09-07 00:49:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
I just did a little research and found out who she is. It's Sharon Tate, which explains why she was across from a photo of Manson. Creepy.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-09-06 21:39:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I love that you post your art for APW.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2006-09-06 21:29:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
The woman in your drawing looks older, but could it be Catherine Deneuve in that great old Polanski flick 'Repulsion?'
(Crazy women in nightgowns are hot.)
http://www.fantasfilm.com/image/x-repulsion-nb1.jpg
Submitted by Stagger_Lee (user info) at 2006-09-06 20:57:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2006-09-06 20:15:56 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
You're very earnest, which is important.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2006-09-06 19:34:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
She looks like that chick who was a regular on Night Gallery.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2006-09-06 18:30:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-09-06 18:28:01 (#)
Ranking: 2
I would like a larger shot if you have it.
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That's very flattering, thank you! But I thought I already sent this to you. No matter, I'll send it again.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-09-06 18:28:01 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I would like a larger shot if you have it.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:37:19 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
That left breast is clearly trying to escape.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:35:11 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Make sure you pay close attention to the symmetry of the face - your pencil work is really nice, but your proportions are a little wonky.
Over all - nice job.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:34:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:27:26 (#)
Ranking: 2
I bet it took you like three hours to fininsh the shading on her upper lip.
haha
nice work, hit the showers
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:33:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:27:26 (#)
Ranking: 2
I bet it took you like three hours to fininsh the shading on her upper lip.
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And it STILL looks like she has a moustache...*sigh*
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:30:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Well done.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:27:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I bet it took you like three hours to fininsh the shading on her upper lip.
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:26:35 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Excellent work...
APW = AUTO +2
Submitted by JMG114 (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:17:55 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Nice.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:16:36 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Maybe Catherine Deneuve?
Submitted by whysenheimer (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:14:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
For original APW
Submitted by goferforhire (user info) at 2006-09-06 17:13:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
artists are sexy