Work Experience:

DAY FIFTEEN:

I have really been struggling with this painting as it is so far removed from my usual painting style. Despite this there have been moments when I have enjoyed the work, mixed in with moments of utter despair. I have been using a roller to paint this piece, as it creates a really nice affect and texture that works well to emulate the qualities of pastels. On the other hand the roller does create a whole other challenge in itself as it is harder to put in the finer details. I have also been having trouble with some of the colours for the skin as the when the colours used in the original sketch are translated into paint the dancer looks a little dead, so I have spent a lot of time applying layers and dry brushing to try and achieve the right affect.

Within the rest of the paint frame the work is only just beginning as they are starting two new shows "Cherry Orchard" and "One Man, Two Guvnors". Both the floors for these productions have been the first parts to be completed as they take up the most room. Once the floors are done then the rest of the set pieces can be brought through from the workshop. These two shows work well together as one is made up of flats and physical set pieces, whereas the second is all painted on cloth so will fit nicely into the paint frame.

Roller Work

Troubles with skin tones

Painting so far