More Homework - Chagall-inpired Mermaid on Wood

Homework - Chagall-inspired Mermaid - (definitely NOT excited about my outcome)

 
The mixed media class, "Magical Mythical Makings" (Willowing.ning.com) has certainly pushed me to explore new methods and media.  This lesson required us to create a mermaid painting on wood which captured Marc Chagall's style.  If you've never seen Chagall's work, I urge you to take a peek.  It's full of chickens, birds, fish, splattered flowers, goats, bulls, guitars, buildings and houses, moons and curvy, topless women with men fondling them...and these elements are all together in the same picture.  A bit out of my element...but I gave it a go...after all, it was homework.

I have to admit, I didn't capture Chagall's style very well...his artwork doesn't speak to me at all, so I didn't feel inspired, but mermaids are a fun subject. Nonetheless....I had a good time and got some good chuckles along the way.  My mermaid came out looking like a G-rated "Chagall Barbie"...lol...and my mer-man originally looked just like Michael Jackson until I made some adjustments.  I found the experience of working on wood unique and I enjoyed making flying fish and musical goats.  I learned that I want to learn how to draw men better.  Not thrilled with my outcome and I'll likely gesso over the whole thing and use the wood for another project, but looking forward to future classes.  So far, a very enjoyable experience!