After studying the work of Elisabeth Blackadder, I will make a different piece inspired by Henri Matisse’s more sophisticated use of space and pattern.

In the blogpost about the composition and use of space by Matisse, I chose to look at “The red studio” from 1911.

Image from: Ars. c2019. https://wwwmomaorg. [Online]. [13 December 2019]. Available from: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78389

In this painting, I like the combination of the detailed elements and the swirling linedrawing of the furniture that creates depth the sense of space.

I start by looking at the line and shapes Matisse is using, while using items from my own surroundings.

I decide to paint my own livingroom/studio in this manner, but choosing a blue background. My walls are normally white, but I will imagine them blue, and take some freedom in moving the objects as well.

This is a study in acrylics and gel pens in my A4 sketchbook:

I decide to replicate this on an A1 Canson Mixed Media paper using acrylics for the painted items and pens for the linedrawing.

This is the final drawing, with some added decorative elements. It is difficult to see the line well on the photograph, it has a nice gloss in the flesh.

These are close ups:

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I think that I have achieved balance between the painted elements that immediately attract the attention, and the space around it in this drawing. I believe the three smaller, lighter items on the right are balanced out by the heavier red frame on the left as well, not letting the drawing tilt to one side or the other.