Summer scene á la Klimt
In "Lady Under The Parasol" you see a beautiful graceful lady, dressed in a robe decorated with geometric forms such as organic and wavy shapes resembling swirls and twists in nature.
I was inspired by Gustav Klimt who is known for his unique use of decorative patterns. These patterns are often complex, detailed and sophisticated, and they play a crucial role in his artistic style.
The style associated with Gustav Klimt can be considered a combination of symbolism and art nouveau (also known as art nouveau).
The lady in the work is holding a beautiful solar parasol, decorated with gold accents that reflect in the sunlight. The parasol seems to protect her from the rain flowers around her.
Flowers in abundance adorn the surroundings, their colours ranging from deep, rich hues to soft pastels, and the left background is drenched in gold patterns. The gold pattern creates a harmonious connection between the earthy splendour of the flowers and the transcendence of the lady and her parasol.
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Everything you see on this work was drawn and further elaborated on an iPad using homemade brushes. The aim is to take a personal and artisanal approach to creating this artwork, albeit with modern tools.
Karen Nijst has lived in and near her beloved hometown of Maastricht for many years. She currently works as a web developer (Kahlo Websites in Hapert, Brabant) and is responsible for both programming and graphic design . The latter has undoubtedly influenced some of the drawings you can see.. Read more…