This charcoal recreation titled "Guardian Angel and Children Crossing Bridge" features a celestial figure protecting three children as they cross a precarious bridge. The guardian angel is highlighted with a glowing yellow outline, symbolizing divine guidance and safety amidst the dark, textured landscape. The composition evokes themes of protection, innocence, and spiritual reassurance, combining strong contrasts and soft shading to create depth and drama.

Size: N/A

Date: Summer, 2023

Completion Time: Approx. 5 hours

Medium:

• Paper

• Charcoal

• Gold paint marker

Awards: Displayed atO’Connor Gallery at Dominican University: Student Juried Exhibition

• Perspective Drawing – Accurately capturing the depth and proportions of the archway and the building.

• Composition Design – Framing the subject (building and quad) within the archway for a dynamic and balanced layout.

• Color Mixing – Creating realistic tones for the stonework, foliage, sunlight, and shadows.

• Lighting and Shading – Depicting the contrast between light and shadow to create depth and realism.

• Brushwork Techniques – Using varied brushstrokes to achieve texture in the ivy, stone, and foliage.

• Atmospheric Perspective – Conveying distance and space by softening colors and details in the background.

• Detail Work – Capturing the intricate architectural elements of the building and the texture of the ivy.

• Oil Painting Techniques – Layering and blending paints to achieve a smooth yet vibrant finish.

• Observation Skills – Carefully studying the natural light, structure, and environment of the scene.

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