"Lionfish" chalk on black paper. (10 in by 16 in)

"Lionfish II" chalk. 5.5 hours (8 in by 12 in)

These two pieces were created as companion pieces as part of my art concentration, which focuses on the theme "Humanity and the Ocean," "Lionfish" was created last year, and I chose to do it on black paper in order to bring the colors out. "Lionfish II" was done on white matboard, but I chose a Black woman as my centerpiece, because her makeup mimics the markings of a lionfish, and the oranges and white are stark against her skin. I chose to do opposites to create contrast between light and dark.