“Cropped”
My portrait of my classmate, titled “Cropped” showed a more mysterious side of the person we see in class every day. For that reason, I chose the color green to represent a more envious side. In the process of getting reference photos of her, I received multiple cropped images and decided to paint her “revenge arc”. I imagined her cropping out old flames because “why should a good photo go to waste?”. I wanted to show a sassier side of her by using a color that is Earthy and grounding while still holding a regalness. Overall, I think this fits her personality as well as her green eyes.
I used an impressionistic painting style along with different tints and shades of green to create a close-up version. I zoomed in to exaggerate the cropped effect while using darker shades to contour and the lighter tones to accentuate her features. I started by laying down a green wash and then I closed my eyes and put in the rough painting as I saw it in my mind. The painting has a textured look that came from layers and layers of greens that give it a sense of weight and depth. The light source in the top right corner makes her hair shine, while keeping the mood mysterious and heavy.
I think this painting captures an essence of her. The color is bold and fits her eyes and personality. I may have added my own narrative to her photos, and it still captures a likeness and represents a real moment in her life. The creation of this painting felt like stepping into a small portion of her life and getting a close-up view of something distorted. No matter who gets cropped, this girl will always stay fabulous.
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