Sunday, 26 February 2012

Research Point


Vincent van Gogh




     Vincent Van Gogh, Cottage Garden, reed pen, quill, and ink over graphite on wove paper, 1888 



In the picture above, van Gogh captures the different textures of the scenery by using many different types of media in one picture. He uses hatching to show the texture of the fence panels, and stippling in the bottom right to give the impression of a small stream or possible an overgrown path. His use of stippling in the sky makes it appear as though it is overcast, or possibly that the sun is setting. I like how van Gogh has used the unpredictable nature of ink and graphite to make the garden appear wild and out of control. 

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