04 - 29 - 20
On recommendation from Tutor Tom I began to research the work on Henry Moore, more specifically his sketching style. I believe Tom felt I would have been drawn to Moore’s industrial material based sculptures however it were his sketches that particularly struck me:
I do appreciate his physical sculptures too, however personally Moore’s sketch work comes across almost automatic in its free flowing form. After a miniature study of ‘Composition’ and ‘Girl’ I experienced the friction of trying to stay true to the artist sketch whilst also keeping my hand free in the manner the original was created in.
(Below left):
Detail studies of Henry Moore, CH, 'Girl' 1931. The free flow form of Henry Moore's sculpture sketches I use to help my mark making flow in a more natural manner.
(Above right): Henry Moore OM, 'Composition', 1932.
Taken from the private collection of the Henry Moore Foundation.