Pearl Frush Critical Study FMP

 

Pearl Frush works are very lively and vibrant for pin ups, her use of colour really works for the model and the use of contrasting colours. Their facial expressions also say a lot about their character and mood. I think this is good for pin ups to have if you're trying to make them look happy and fun. I believe Frush tries to capture the character in the expression. 

This piece that Frush has done is really well thought about, for example the contrasting colours of pink and green, the natural shine that the model is given adds to the realistic effect I believe she is trying to get. This is done in oil on canvas.

My version isn’t anywhere near as good as the original, however, I can see that I'm much better at oil and that I put in more detail than with acrylics etc. I am also able to better blend the colours to make them look more natural. I had trouble at first getting the shape of the face right and also the size of the chest. Her eyes have that shine effect that Frush has given the original however, I believe altogether the facial features take away quality between them. Each are good on their own but together they bring the piece down. The hair isn't as detailed and could have better shading. Apart from that, after re-sizing the chest, it is the best part of my study. There’s a lot of detail with better tones and shading.