I wanted to end lighthearted.
This Bingo piece is definitely one of my favorites, but also the most difficult. I knew the hands would have to be more detailed and more in-your-face than prior pieces. They take up 75% of the paper, catching the immediate attention of viewers. It was daunting to know that I had to try and capture dozens of small value changes and wrinkles. Similar to the last piece, the shirt color presented itself as an opportunity to add a pop of color. To compliment the color scheme, I opted in for a crimson red, which would pair well with the various purples, reds, oranges, and pinks in the hands and table. My reference photo originally had virtually nothing on the right-side of the composition, making it very left-heavy. I chose to add blurred Bingo daubers to not only fit the scene, but to create further visual flow. |