Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty is in the Neoclassical style. Neoclassical figures generally convey a sense of calm and restraint. Emotional expression is often subdued, reflecting the stoicism and rationality associated with classical Greek and Roman ideals.
Pouty face Liberty
When viewed from below, the Statue of Liberty has a different expression than when viewed straight on. From below, as her temple curves back, her eyes slope down. Her brows curve back, the shapes slope downward on the outside, angling upward at the bridge of the nose, giving her the appearance of being near tears.
She has a sad, pouty, pleading expression.
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When viewed straight on, her brows are straight. Her eyes are direct, with the focus of a warrier.
Until I saw this view, I had not realized the fierce intensity of our Lady Liberty.
Speaking of restraint, have you ever noticed the broken chains by her ankles?
The chains symbolize freedom and liberation from oppression. Liberty is a survivor.
Last Tuesday for our observational drawing I posted a challenge to draw your unmade beds. In return you posted exceptionally beautiful drawings, proof that lack of housekeeping makes for good art. Your drawings were so personal and beautifully rendered that decided to propose a similar measure of housekeeping for today’s challenge: laundry. Artist’s choice materials. …
[image_with_animation image_url=”11410″ alignment=”” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] From yesterday’s V.Note: “Though I thought I should give it a try, I really thought I wouldn’t like drypoint because every time I heard the word “drypoint” I heard nails on a chalkboard, and most of the prints labeled as “drypoints” seemed less rich and subtle than the etchings …
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Welcome to day 2 of the 30SAL creative challenge! To learn more about this challenge, click here. Today is Sunday, OBSERVATION day. The challenge for today is to draw or collage a cup, a table, and a wall as you are looking at it. Describe the surface and space of each object, as well as …
Liberty looks pissed
Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty is in the Neoclassical style. Neoclassical figures generally convey a sense of calm and restraint. Emotional expression is often subdued, reflecting the stoicism and rationality associated with classical Greek and Roman ideals.
When viewed from below, the Statue of Liberty has a different expression than when viewed straight on. From below, as her temple curves back, her eyes slope down. Her brows curve back, the shapes slope downward on the outside, angling upward at the bridge of the nose, giving her the appearance of being near tears.
She has a sad, pouty, pleading expression.
–
When viewed straight on, her brows are straight. Her eyes are direct, with the focus of a warrier.
Until I saw this view, I had not realized the fierce intensity of our Lady Liberty.
Speaking of restraint, have you ever noticed the broken chains by her ankles?
The chains symbolize freedom and liberation from oppression. Liberty is a survivor.
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