11/04/11 Models & Matisse

Above is one of Matisse's Models

Matisse uses the space around the models to get the proper proportions. He uses light strokes and playful colors, which allow for the capturing of the mood and tone of the model and scene. He can really capture her casual posture here. The model appears more realistic looking and the space around her, which is more playful, but he still defines them greatly. 


My figures:

I had a difficult time with proportions but it is coming along. For me it is difficult to sketch both the model and the space around her so that I can proportion and place things properly.