April's model opted for a reclining pose to show off the voluptuous curves and well formed columella. The opposing curvatures of the form was a challenge with this one and I took a little liberty in strengthening the darkness of the shadows. As this shell seemed to be channelling a 40's movie starlet I figured it was all about the lighting.
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| Broken but Still Beautiful II pencil on A4 paper ©2024LisaLeQuelenec |
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Just another mention that my watercolour series 'Little Treasures' - paintings of shells and sea creatures is currently offered 40% off in my Folksy Store until the end of the month. Unfortunately I am still unable to post to the E.U. but can post nearly everywhere else.
I love your description of the shell, comparing it to a voluptuous 40’s bombshell!! And the theme of broken but still beautiful made me think of the sad life of Rita Hayworth, who was certainly broken and beautiful - who could forget her in the movie, Gilda? I love how you took your time to get the right depth in the shadows of the shell.
ReplyDeleteI think because of the aging patina of the shells and their feminine shapes they make me think of those great actresses who seemed to disappear from the limelight because they got their human life patina and aged a little. Maybe reclining on a chaise, remembering their golden years whilst still being relatively young. It still seems to be a 'thing' unfortunately although their are a few that seem to be bucking the trend. Not sure I am explaining myself very well...I'm thinking of the film All About Eve....another good one!
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