This
is a rendition of a famous artwork named ‘Discobolos’ by the ancient Greek sculptor
‘Myron’. The original was a bronze one that was unfortunately lost. However, an
exact Roman copy is still preserved. Greek artists were experts in sculpting
movements and muscle tones. The winners of the Olympic Games commissioned their
statues from famous artists of that time. This young man must have won a prize
in the game of discus throw.
I
have intentionally used the black paper as I wanted to recreate the look of ‘old
marble’ and display muscle tones that ancient artists so deftly sculpted upon the
marble stone.
I
love reading about ancient cultures esp Greece and Egypt and nothing fascinates
me more than the ancient art! I hope you will like it.
Medium-
Color pencil on black card paper.
