Dr. Mary McNaughton and Drawing

In this drawing on colored paper, I centered the white around the head of Lauren, my sleeping child.  Doing so helps create an area of focus and an element of drama. Chiaroscuro encompasses the style of drawing or painting which reveal an illuminated subject in a darkened environment.  The contour line in the outer areas leads you in and out of the composition.

Tagged: Contour Drawing, pencil drawing

§ 2 Responses to Area of Focus

• Mary says:

  January 25, 2016 at 3:29 pm

  Beautiful drawing. I love the Chiaroscuro style and your piece shows the true beauty of the child.

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  • mcnau028 says:

    January 26, 2016 at 1:46 am

    Thanks so much Mary for your constructive comments!!!!

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