Molly Harper
Most recent work first
The main investigatory question within my current portraiture project is the relationship between expression, and colour and tone, and how this can affect how the portrait is interpreted. For example, within my first final outcome, the expression used was fairly blank, with little indication of sadness or joy, yet the darker grey and brow shadow tones have influenced the piece to appear more sombre and solemn, as if there is something troubling the boy. Similarly, I have investigated this relationship further using more exaggerated expressions such as the broad smile in the portrait of Charlie, complimented with brighter, more glowing skin tones and a vibrant background, to influence the atmosphere of lightheartedness. The stark contrast between the atmospheres created by the two pieces is a direct outcome of my exploratory work of the use of colour within portraiture.
As this project progresses and I move towards my second final outcome, I aim to move into a more expressionistic style, as my work to date has been predominantly realism. Throughout the remainder of this project, I will continue to focus on the relationship between colour and expression, and investigate whether a more abstract design has any influence over this.
My future plans for the development of my work as a whole are to move away from portraiture as my main theme of work. I plan to create works that are pushing my personal boundaries, and I wish to experiment with medias and style that I would not typically turn to. For example, I feel that I have only just begun to delve into the world of abstraction, and this would be one of the pathways that I would be interested in pursuing in the future. I would like to move away from the theme of portraiture, and wish to focus my work on the relationship between shape and colour and the way in which this affects emotions and feelings, as this has become my fascination. I find it endlessly occupying to experiment with this idea, and watch how different themes can morph the relationship, each having a completely unique effect, causing the works to vary greatly.
Hand studies showing proportion, and the effect of different positions in creating folds and creases, and how shadows form
Mixed medias - biro, tonal pencil, black watercolour and oil paint, 2017
First final outcome of portraiture project, using deep shadows and bright skin tones to create a conflict that explores the solemn expression and boy's youthful image
Oil on board, 2017
Etching reflecting Neva Hosking's style, using complimentary colours to explore the relationship between colour and expression
Drypoint etching, 2016
Large scale lino prints using directional mark making and line, inspired by the work of Neil Shigley
Lino Prints, 2016
'Charlie' - Large scale portrait illustrating my study of Cristina Troufa and her use of outlines suggesting figure and exaggerated skin tones
Oil on board, 2016
Panels demonstrating that the eyes are the key feature within expressing emotion, and showing how colour can emphasise expression shown
Oil on board, 2016
Studies of the face to practice proportion, demonstrating that expression can be shown even through only fragments of the face
Mixed media - biro, tonal pencil, watercolour, colour pencil, 2016
Egon Schiele critical study and inspired monoprints, illustrating his use of loose line and more expressive, inaccurate figure depictions
Monoprints, 2016
A1 life drawing from activity day with The Royal Academy, showing contours and curves of the body
Charcoal, 2016
Small scale life drawings completed under restricted time conditions, from activity day with The Royal Academy
Charcoal, 2016
Final piece of The Eyes project, exploring the use of exaggerated skin tones and contours of the face.
Oil on board, 2016
The Eyes project colour work, demonstrating the impact that different medias and colour palettes have on depicting the eye
Mixed Media - colour pencil, oil pastel, oil paint, fineliner, 2016
Media experimentation focussing on depth of tone and accurate portrayal of the eyes and the emotion that they hold
Mixed media - tonal pencil, biro, fineliner, monoprint, 2016
Initial experimentation becoming familiar with the eye and its intricacy and ability to express a feeling or emotion in its rawest form
Mixed media - oil paint, watercolour, monoprint worked into with watercolour and fineliner, 2016
Final piece for Fur, Feathers and Scales project, showing painting development throughout the initial project, attempting a sense of realism
Oil on board, 2016
Eagle panel etchings completed at Curwen Printing Studios, focussing on the build up of mark making to create texture
Drypoint etchings, 2015
Close up of eagle drypoint etching, showing detail of directional line and differentiation of glossy eye, shiny beak and rough feather textures
Drypoint etching, 2015
Lino prints of chicken, using simplified shape to create the illusion of different textures to create a complete image
Lino prints, 2015
Initial media and subject matter experimentation of Fur, Feathers and Scales project, to aid the development of the project
Mixed medias - oils, acrylic, watercolour, 2015
Dry media experimentation, attempting to create a realistic depiction of the subject matter, before going on to explore more expressive approaches
Mixed medias - biro, fineliner, chalk and charcoal, oil pastel, colour pencil, 2015
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