currently listening to: Jay Z "On To The Next One"
I am still in the process of finishing up my illustration and entry to the Pernod Absinthe 1805 contest and have been really enjoying every bit of it! Becoming so inthralled in your own artwork can be quite the boost and ultimately makes life feel just a little bit better after you've witnessed the process of manifesting creative thoughts and inspirations into the physical form.
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Creating art is rewarding.
Why would I ever want to be anything else, but an [Artist]?
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As of the immediate, I have been feeling rather under the weather...so staying in bed and focusing on finishing my illustration is almost enough to knock off the nausea...almost. A caring flatmate & boyfriend, warm cardigans, little dry snack pretzels [Snyder's Snaps], and water have also been very beneficial.
Despite the day turning out to become a low-key, restful and wellful day it has been productive with drawing, more inspiration from old absinthe art & advertisements, and inking-with prospects of coloring in my entry.
I leave you adieu with some very inspiring art by Henri Privat-Livemont as I return back to finishing my piece and hopeful entry.
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Henri Privat-Livemont was born [1861] and resided in Brussels, Belgium. The majority of his work, and famous posters today, were created between 1883-1889 heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau style, or Mucha Style, which was inspired by Alphonse Mucha in the[today's borders] Chezch Republc.
Like, Mucha, Privat drew posters and art advertisements primarily using strong, young, beautiful women as the primary focus.
These beautifully stunning illustrations serve as a continual inspiration for artists and the public alike with their fine attention to detail of hair, clothing, and design. The contrast of intricately designed garments and soft, flawfless flesh of his women serves as a wonderful equlibrium in both Privat's & Mucha's works.
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These pieces are what I sought after for inspiration in my own detailed, line-lovin' illustrations. Finding and utilizing the inspiration found in historical art works to create additional weight, depth, & worth to the present piece being created.
I am constantly researching other artists, movements, and outside design+ for inspiration on my new pieces and to also create a connection between personal innovation and past works rich in style, culture, and history. You can not have the new without respectfully searching and crediting the old knowledge and innovation that came before you.
I may not be perfect at the crediting bit, but the past art, innovative design, and the world around me serve as an endless feast of inspiration.
Note: The term artist encompanies every & all art, if you believe it is-not just the fine arts field.
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