An exhibition of portraits
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Adele Catherwood (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Joseph Crivy
Abstract: The paintings and oil drawings presented here express fleeting states of mind. Since change in these states occur continuously, much as the landscape changes with the time of day, it is imperative that the work be done quickly to capture the essence of that state. I concentrate on what is revealed by the passage of inner time. I work as quickly as possible to impart my own spontaniety of response to the appearance of the psychological state of the sitter. It does not matter whether or not I know the person to be painted, I establish an immediate contact with the sitter by arranging the studio space in such a way that there is no more than five feet between us. A first impression is laid down with a neutral tone by drawing with the brush. Larger color areas are then suggested by the color of the sitter's clothing, These areas take form as masses of light and dark color. The portrait Laura and the oil drawings are examples of this first impression which also becomes the finished portrait. After the larger areas define a certain form, a shorter brushstroke is utilized to break down the masses and give more detail. The color range of these strokes is intuitively taken from the first suggestions of color.
An exhibition of portraits
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Created on 1/1/1976
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 1976