Here are some close-ups of my final post-graduate work at the end of last year.
The fine almost obsessive-looking detail was one of the most important elements of the work. Part of the written submission explored this so I thought I would share some of the images I took.
The pigments used included tea infusions, indian ink, charcoal, acrylic paint, coloured pencil, white ink, and watercolour paint.
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now this blog made me think!
ReplyDeleteWhat did you think John? (By the way, if you're interested, the final work is here: http://delphine-angua.blogspot.co.nz/2011/11/bee.html )
ReplyDeleteHey Katherine - love your new profile picture! Far more you! But the description - Artist, writer and kayaker... Shouldn't you add mother and muffin maker?
ReplyDeleteI will if you put 'gnome-sheep-herder' on yours.
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