Black & Grey in Andenne
Black ink diluted into grey, from the lightest to the deepest, for volume, texture and relief.
Black & grey works with light. A single ink, black, thinned into successive washes to build a whole scale of greys. This is the style of volume and depth: vanitas, portraits, drapery, pieces with relief where the shadow does everything. It is also the studio's most realistic register: not photographic reproduction, but a realism of shadow and texture.
The result is decided in the healing as much as in the session: a well-laid gradient keeps its softness for years. Sophie builds her values from light to dark, to stay in control of the final contrast.
black & grey pieces
Fresh and healed, side by side. The gallery of pieces is coming soon.
black & grey is for you if
- You like relief. Volume, texture, the light turning around a subject.
- You are thinking portrait, vanitas or drapery: grey renders what line alone cannot.
- You want a piece with depth without going through colour.
- You are happy with longer sessions: a gradient is built patiently.
What Sophie will tell you at your consultation
- The lightest greys lighten further as they heal: Sophie lays them down accordingly.
- A large piece is done over several sessions, with full healing between each one.
- Contrast holds better on even skin than at creases and joints.
- A light touch-up is sometimes scheduled after healing, to revive the softest greys.
A black & grey project?
Sophie answers every request personally within 3 working days.