In the first image, I see a girl facing the side that has an almost depressed look on her face. The background is red which helps to create the mood. The artwork is very colorful and streaky. It looks like the color of her skin is mixed with a few different colors which is very different to see. The second image has the same effect as the first but different details and a different girl facing the front this time. The background is still red, which creates the mood of the image. The painting looks very streaky and has a variety of colors in it.
1) Describe the mood of the image(s) What is the expression on the faces of the models? What is their posture?
The mood of the images gives off a feeling of sadness. The expression on the first model is plain and sad while the expression on the second model is pain or feeling upset. Their posture is straight but relaxed at the same time.
2) Think about technique. How do you imagine these images were created? Oil paint? Photoshop?
These images were definitely created with oil paint because of the texture and look of the images.
3) Ask yourself what role color plays in the images(?) Does it accentuate the mood?
The red background in the images represents sadness and pain. The mixed colors on the models themselves represents the mixed emotions they are feeling. These color choices create the mood for the viewer.
4) Finally, what do you think the artist intended to convey with these images? What response was he/she attempting to evoke? Do you think the effort was successful?
What I think the artist intended to convey with these images is to show different people in the same situation to show that everyone isn't alone in dark times. The response that he/she attempted to evoke is for everyone to feel like they are not alone or that they aren't the only ones in a bad situation. I do believe the effort was successful because I was able to look at the images right away and know the meaning and both are successful in the color choices.
