Innocence

                                                                      

Innocence

Description
This painting was made using India ink and brewed tea as painting mediums. It is an emotional portrait with both abstract and realistic styles combined. The colors are simple black India ink and brewed tea. The India ink was diluted in various degrees to achieve a variety of shades. The canvas was saturated with tea and ink was systematically dropped onto the wet canvas to achieve the desired effects.

Analysis
 Overall the picture appears symmetrical and balanced. The design element of rhythm is used throughout. As ink was applied to the canvas, it took on its own life with a uniquely natural rhythm of wavy and zigzagging lines as it spread over the wet canvas. The pattern of the blending ink dances around the face of the portrait creating a sense of turmoil. In other areas of the canvas, the ink flows downward like hair with each strand finding its own path creating a somber weeping mood. Subtle downward tracks below the eyes further add to this mood.

Interpretation
I believe that the tittle fits the picture as the young lady (an image go my wife at 19) appears to be appears to be in a melancholy mood. The pupils of the eyes are halfway covered by the upper eyelids with just enough of a window to allow a glimpse into her troubled soul.

Judgement
I believe that this painting has captured the emotional tone of sadness, something that I have struggled with portraying in my previous paintings. My wife did not know that I was painting the painting and cried when she first saw it.