The Four Sisters
Helen H.
graphite pencil, oil pastel, watercolor
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This art piece portrays my mom (the youngest) with her three older sisters. I wanted to draw this special moment because this is one of the few photographs of my mom when she was young. I convey the connection between the sisters through their similar clothing, but show each of their uniqueness through their individual facial expressions. The position of the people indicates that they are posing for a photo. The way each of them pose demonstrates their childhood innocence and character, with the oldest sister seeming the most mature and put together. The people and undertones of the background are done in graphite pencil. I used many pencils of different hardness and darkness to capture a variety of contrast in the values. The texture of the background aims to mimic the quality of an old photograph and is achieved through a variety of techniques that I experimented with: painting quick watercolor brush strokes, lightly shading with oil pastels, and dabbing a slightly wet sponge that was dipped in watercolor.
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To me, creativity is inspiration in action. It’s the process of finding a way to express your thoughts, your voice, and your vision. Creativity is the catalyst of art— the art that will bring forth more inspiration and, in turn, fostering more creativity.
