Sustained Investigation #13

Bored

8" X 8"

Digital

This drawing shows the same character in a poorly lit, cold room. In the back of the room, there is an empty fireplace. The low opacity people are the same person at different times. She is sitting on the steps, on the couch, upside down on the couch, and staring out the window. The colors are dull and mostly cool colors. This represents boredom and emptiness. I wanted to design an environment inspired by modern design that doesn't look hospitable. This project relates to my own life because I've been stuck at home because of the coronavirus. Although this was not the original idea of this drawing, I've changed it a bit, and it has taken on that meaning to me.

I made this using ProCreate with my tablet. I used a textural rectangular flat brush to emphasis the harshness of the environment.

I used depth in my drawing to show the size of the room, which heightens the effect. I used symmetry when figuring out the drawing's focuses. I used the lack of color to communicate the temperature of the environment. Some possible next steps include adding wrinkles to the character's sweater, making the shadows more consistent, and adding objects to the mantle above the fireplace.