I often here the description 'fiery eyes' and this is the image that pops into my head.
This was done for a sailor challenge. All I could think of was the fashion style that seemingly comes and goes once every decade. You can see elements of it in Victorian and Edwardian fashion plates as well as throughout the 20th century. I remember a WWII Norman Rockwell painting with a girl dressed up in a sailor hat, denim high-waters and a white blouse. There are pictures from the 70's and 80's in my family photo album that show this influence. And I've seen pants similar to those at the mall as recently as yesterday. Even then, what is cuter than a baby girl dressed up in a white sailor dress to make her look classic and timeless?
I've always liked the printed word and oftentimes try to integrate it in some form into my work. I remember as a kid writing in words that explained the picture I was drawing or writing in words and dialogue.
More than one art teacher told me not to include any words at all because the picture spoke for itself, or at least it would if it was a good one.
Then I studied graphic design and was taught that words and text go hand in hand. Go figure.
What it has come down to in the end is that text is a tool. It can be used in many ways in combination with an image and depends on the message or idea you are trying to communicate.
In this particular image, the text is a texture, a filler, but as a lover of the printed word, it is also something that brings me comfort, even when I cannot discern the words.
More than one art teacher told me not to include any words at all because the picture spoke for itself, or at least it would if it was a good one.
Then I studied graphic design and was taught that words and text go hand in hand. Go figure.
What it has come down to in the end is that text is a tool. It can be used in many ways in combination with an image and depends on the message or idea you are trying to communicate.
In this particular image, the text is a texture, a filler, but as a lover of the printed word, it is also something that brings me comfort, even when I cannot discern the words.
