May is the Month of Mary

On By errewns

We’ve been using sfumato at school! Inspired by our studies on Italy and The Renaissance, we’ve been looking at the Mona Lisa and used the painting as a stimulus for creating our depictions of Mary- with blended, shadowed areas instead of drawing lines.

A smooth brush-stroke is used to covey light to dark.
Texture is key in some works.
Can you see the darker tones where shadows fall, contrast with the lighter tones exposed to the perceived light-source?
Can you see the changing tones of her skin?
Many colours are used to begin the vibrant colour-scheme we associate with St Mary.
Very individualised works emerged throughout our process.