I find Paiva's idea of painting over book pages very interesting, it adds another layer to the picture, making you curious as to why she's chosen to use this technique.
All of Paiva's work is minimalistic. This is due to the usual lack of background images using instead a paper wash, or in this instance, a border. The lack of colour draws attention instead to the eyes, which are the most detailed part of the paintings.
Paiva uses mainly pastel to colour her pieces, which is a media I haven't fully explored. Paiva has therefore inspired me to experiment with this media to attempt to achieve the same delicate effect she has.
No comments:
Post a Comment