Zara the Amazing Creator

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Zarahana K.

Acrylic paint on paper

• Artist Statement

  A black and white value scale self portrait using acrylic paint. I first started with a pencil sketch, then blocked out the background in all black. I start off with the darkest values in the eyes, nose, and mouth. I used an even gray shade on the skin and with layers I added highlights with white paint and shadows with black paint to the face to give it a realistic touch. I then worked my way around the portrait by using layers of black and gray for the lips, hand, and the rest of the features. I used a reference photo for the painting to help guide me to get the correct lighting, and dark values. I made the reference photo with procreate.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity to me means to express yourself in your own imaginative way and doing what you truly love passionately. It’s about bringing something original into the world, exploring new ideas in ways that let your imagination be free. It’s also a beautiful way to leave your mark on the world.