Yellow isn’t really my color of predilection. Having a pale skin, I’ve always strayed away from all forms of this chirpy hue. I’m so used to thinking that it would make me look utterly seasick. With certain apprehension I observe that yellow is popping up like juicy fall mushrooms. Many stars are wearing it in galas, and yellow tops and accessories keep abruptly sprouting. Spring/summer 2009 shows display it with flashing colors – huh huh – too. How will this rather challenging tint suit everyone?
When I drew the above artwork, it got me all nostalgic. As a junior higher, I used to fill up notebooks after another with fashion sketches. Now that the 80s lines are back, the memory is even more vivid. The other day I passed in front of the Paris institution of Beaux-Arts – the very crafty heaven I saw myself in. Now I’m reasoning that I became artistic via other paths.
There are some dozen ideas brewing inside of me. Things that I want to make come reality. Paris keeps inspiring me. I adore her for that. Who wouldn’t, if artfully inclined, be invigorated at the presence of the Seine river’s tranquil drift?
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October 9, 2008 at 2:29 PM -
I look green in yellow–really not pretty. But, your drawing is very pretty.
October 12, 2008 at 2:11 PM -
La Belette Rouge – Thanks! I totally see what you mean;)
October 12, 2008 at 5:24 PM -
your drawing is really beautiful. i love the delicate slim lines that accompany the softness of yellow. yellow really is a funny colour. now that you mention it, i unconsciously last year bought a pair of soft yellow trousers and on another occasion a casual yellow wool sweater. it looks like a long sleeve t-shirt. i didn’t even think about the colour, i just like the look of the garments and bought them. funny…
October 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM -
Audrey – I’m very touched you like my drawing:) Yellow is actually starting to intrigue me more and more. Usually people who wear it are fascinating. They often have a strive in them to be what they feel like being.
October 13, 2008 at 8:10 PM -
Red lipstick and red nail polish might distract the observers from the yellow outfit.
That OR deep plunging neckline.
October 15, 2008 at 5:10 PM -
Ming the Merciless – Hmm… there might just be a lot of truth in that;)
October 20, 2008 at 2:54 AM -
nice job!
I like that the image retains spontaneity. It’s easy to overwork a drawing…within a split second, a drawing can go from being fresh to labored.
I agree, very few people can pull off yellow. I guess it depends on how bright or pastel it is? I’d look horrific.
October 21, 2008 at 3:38 PM -
Kitty – Thanks Kitty! I totally agree with you on the fact that a drawing is so fast spoiled… and then there’s basically nothing you can do.