Friday, January 18, 2013

Study of Missy Elliot


 I continue to scratch art technique with this sketch. I randomly placed colored washes underneath before scratching out the surface. I was trying to create a graphic and dramatic background. The lines diagonally to her side didn't quite come along as expected. It's OK, just a practice. I wanted to capture the essence of the recording artist, Missy Elliot, bold and dynamic! 

Missy Elliott is an innovative rapper. Along with the brilliant producer, Timberland, has created a unique sound with infectious beats. When I first saw her music video, the hairs stood on the back of my neck.
Bold music video concepts.

Missy Elliot is one of the few rappers that can make me get up and dance, but  also make me sit down take notice of her unconventional music videos.