For this task I decided to choose an existing form of artistic activity and develop it. I focused on the artist Elly Smallwood, (b. 1989). She takes images of models, (usually females) either of their faces or body and then paints them in a figurative style. Her paintings are quite outgoing and expose the human body in all its glory and beauty. I decided to recreate one of her images by using my own face and putting my own creative thoughts on it. I chose the piece “Into the Dark” 60 x70, Oil.(2017). I  drew a brief outline to get the features placed and then restyled my piece using the style of Smallwood.
She used Oils in this image, but I evolve the piece by using watercolours instead. This would give it a more subtle look. The outcome of this painting satisfied me, the colour palette compared well to Smallwood’s with deep, pink, rosy and warm but equally light tones.
I enjoyed this task and feel that it is an area of fine art that I may like to develop further to enhance my skills in figurative painting. I feel that there is less of control and allows for freedom of expression.