Kaitlin Reiss-sketchbook 2
My picture situation has plummeted beyond less than favorable. SO, I will attempt to be descriptive until I can post something visual.
I found out that Lat used to be a king, but was kicked out because he was anti-colonization/anti railroad. Even some native habitants favored the colonizers. Lat did not have the power to fight and defeat the French, but fought them anyway-and his own people ( he wasn't alone in the revolt, he did have suport.) Nobody else's resistance was as strong as Lat's, that is why he is an icon. But he was killed in battle, along with his sons.
The most important part of this story is the struggle. Trying to save a nation's identity-language-culture is a tough job. I want to show this. I will be drawing with black and white conte on top of gray. I pland to show the fall of Lat, and him being supported by hands of his followers-but still in a fierce position of pride, to show he fought to the death. The finall portrait may be a bit dark, pehaps appear pessimistic, but It is a tragedy. I'm going to try to play up the perseverance and honor lat symbolizes as much as I can through the gestures of figures.
Comments
I really enjoy the sketch for this piece! It was the first sketch that caught my eye. It shows a lot of dynamic movement especially between the two larger figures. I think the use of black and white is really working here, but I would like to see more of what is going to be in the background. Are there going to be people fighting? Or just standing there? Are you going to incorporate other aspects of your historical figure? Just a few questions that came to mind. And I do think you should use charcoal!
Posted by: Natalie Olbrantz | February 3, 2008 10:05 PM
Why less than favorable?
I think the moment you are trying portray is an important one. But what I find most interesting in what you've written is this idea of trying to save a nation's identity-language-culture. This seems to be a critical point to relaying his motivations and his character. No one says that you need to create a happy drawing, you're right, this is a tragic moment. But perhaps focus more on revealing his identity than a specific moment. I would try to incorporate more specificity regarding his identity and devotion to his country and culture. Those could lead to interesting design investigations.
Posted by: Heba | February 4, 2008 10:00 PM