Embryo
The creation of life is a miracle every creature experiences. From plants, to insects, to animals, to us, this cycle is inevitable and beautiful. Embryo is a representation of the interconnectivity and interdependance of life within nature.
This design was inspired by my previous work In Utero
https://gillesrainville.blogspot.com/2017/05/cycle-in-utero.html
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The term Mama Bear, for me, has always meant a mother at her most caring, protective and fearsome. That's why I chose grizzly bears as my subject. The roots were chosen as a symbol for the interconnectivety of life that surrounds us all.
I started by doing a quick sketch of my idea.
Here are the photos I referenced for this piece.
After choosing my references, my design changed. I probably should have drawn a new sketch but instead I dove right into the piece.
I started by gesturing in the basic forms, making sure that I had the right proportions and placement for each element in the composition. Then I added the smaller shapes to define what each element is. I added some cross-contour lines to help me imagine the third dimension. At this point, I started drawing (and shading) the roots following the cross-contour lines to emphasize the three dimensionality of the design.
I roots on the mother bear's head were a little too uniform for me. I changed them to add more variety. Only her nose and eyes are real bear. The rest are roots. They were left to act as a clue to the image hidden in the roots. At this point, I chose to add the second set of bears inside the cub. I wanted to add another level of interest to the piece.
I used white charcoal to help the cub stand out and added some highlights on the mother bear's nose and eyes.
This original piece is now for sale as well as a limited series signed print.
For more information, please CLICK HERE or e-mail me at gilles.rainville@gmail.com.
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I started by gesturing in the basic forms, making sure that I had the right proportions and placement for each element in the composition. Then I added the smaller shapes to define what each element is. I added some cross-contour lines to help me imagine the third dimension. At this point, I started drawing (and shading) the roots following the cross-contour lines to emphasize the three dimensionality of the design.
I roots on the mother bear's head were a little too uniform for me. I changed them to add more variety. Only her nose and eyes are real bear. The rest are roots. They were left to act as a clue to the image hidden in the roots. At this point, I chose to add the second set of bears inside the cub. I wanted to add another level of interest to the piece.
I used white charcoal to help the cub stand out and added some highlights on the mother bear's nose and eyes.
This original piece is now for sale as well as a limited series signed print.
For more information, please CLICK HERE or e-mail me at gilles.rainville@gmail.com.
If you enjoyed reading this post and would like to know more about my work, please click on the SUBSCRIBE button at the top of the page.
Thank you for reading and have an inspirational day!
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