For this task needed to be a combination of natural and man-made objects. So far, at hand were fruits, vegetables, flowers, one dog and one alive (!) fish from the “natural” group of objects. The most difficult thing here was a composition itself. If I’m going to build a composition with fruits and vegetables – it will be the easiest to combine (a plate is necessary).
The first composition was as a game with round forms, but after the first draft, I got a better idea and immediately changed.
Distinguishing beans from the ceramic and plastic from the paper was the main aim.
After a couple of drafts and tests with different colours and materials, I decided in favour of aquarelle. This material lets to reach a variety of expressions if not compare to the oil. Colour choice also was limited as I need to create range of tones from the darkest to the lightest, so the pigment should be dark at the beginning. Size of the paper is A3.
Working process was with “thousands” layers where step by step I find the balance between tones. The methods of paint in each object were different. For the watch, I spread water on the surface and give one uniform tone. By the wiping movements I formed convexities of beans, plus this process made the peel looking like velvet.
If to be critical with myself I’m not sure whether a white sheet of paper underneath the plate needs to have additional element or cut of the space should be different. Also, the numbers on the clock face were the most difficult part but painted once, I was not able to change it anymore.
I think that beans have turned out interesting, uneven and almost funny. They perfectly oppose the metal arrows of the watch. In the plate, there is a lively game of highlights and reflections in the form.
Later I came back to this task and added one more monochrome composition.
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