Wednesday 11 June 2014

Saturnine


'SATURNINE'

The different features of Saturn from the Cassini Nasa project photographs inspired this stylised representation. At the north pole for example there is an amazing phenomenon of a hexagonal storm. There is also a storm in the northern sector along with the well known 'eye' storm in the southern sector. The chevrons are also represented along with the colour banding. The actual colours of Saturn are far more subtle of course, but for effect, vibrant contrasting colours were used here along with various pastels in places to mirror the blending of colours on Saturn itself. Different techniques and implements were used due to the detailed nature of the painting and also to produce the thick layering. Paint was dripped and placed onto the surface with heavily loaded but fine paintbrushes, and also sewing needles and pins.

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