Roundism – 06-02-18

Triangular Shape

The lastest drawing in the roundism series. Recently I saw a picture of a model passing by posing a great triangular shape. I used this particular geometric figure and my own model (with a bob hair cut) to make a cubistic composition out of triangles, circles and rectangulars, complemented with a harmonized balance of light and darker planes, creating rhythym and diction.

Previous Drawing

Compared to the very roundish previous graphite pencil drawing ‘Roundism – 30-01-18’ this one is much angular. Of course for me and perhaps surprizingly for others I like to vary in my style. Correspondingly I consider my personal style variable of nature and let it shaped by all my thoughts and likes throughout time.

Accidentalism

The key is that I take the dominant shape of the body figure like it is and see how I can work around it. The outcome always is uncertain and as I continue to draw I make decisions based on what shapes may come and suit the atmosphere best. Here I saw the triangle of the bended leg the reason to compensate for it by a series of circular structures. As you can see in the left upper, lower left, lower right corner and in the thy, circles contrast everything vertical, horizontal and slanted straights.

Graphite pencil drawing (Pentel 0.5 mm, 3B) on Strathmore Bristol paper (21 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm) – A4 format)

Artist: Corné Akkers

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