Introduction
I worked on this chapter over a period of a few weeks, working in the evening, and as a consequence had a few issues getting really involved with the work and also didn't benefit from the flow of ideas that comes when you are able to sit down and work undisturbed for a few hours at a time. I also had flu throughout. However I enjoyed this chapter. Klimt's work is highly decorative and accessible. It always seems to me, stemming as it does from the Viener Werkstat, that the work has a very Belle Epoch mixed with Art Deco feel to it.
Patterns
Klimt's work maximises the use of decorative repeating patterns. Lots of circles, squares and scrolling patterns. The patterns in his earlier paintings are quite firm and clearly defined but become a littlemore abstracted in his later paintings.
Drawing Patterns that Klimt used in his work
I went through a book on Klimt, I bought years ago, for patterns, some of them I went over with fine marker:
I then made a few sheets of composite patterns and coloured them in. I used 'Homecube' markers for this chapter. They are water colour felt tips / brush pens and they come in a limited range of bright colours. It was a bit of a challenge using such a clearly defined palate of colours rather than mixing my own, but it meant I was able to lie up with my cold and do some work whilst watching Netflix.
Making an Illuminated letter in the style of Klimt.
I don't think I did this correctly, despite trying out a few ideas. Firstly I tried doing simple letters on a background of mixed patterns.
I'm glad I didn't stick the pieces down as I then went on to make up some more random patterns workout the letters:
Other letter attempts
I tried out making patterns using calligraphy pens and nibs, using walnut ink and water colour.
I had a quick go at these, using masking fluid to block out the letters:
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