I also use art, especially photos, to help me focus on my characters. One of my favorites is one of a young woman with no adornment. She wears a plain, lose-fitting, white frock. There is nothing in the background. The photo is all about the sadness in her eyes. She carries it quietly and only those who really stop to look will see it's depth. It helps me with several of my female characters who carry the weight and scars of history regardless of what their physical reality might be. I keep those eyes present at all times. I tried to share it here but couldn't figure out just how to do that.
I also use art, especially photos, to help me focus on my characters. One of my favorites is one of a young woman with no adornment. She wears a plain, lose-fitting, white frock. There is nothing in the background. The photo is all about the sadness in her eyes. She carries it quietly and only those who really stop to look will see it's depth. It helps me with several of my female characters who carry the weight and scars of history regardless of what their physical reality might be. I keep those eyes present at all times. I tried to share it here but couldn't figure out just how to do that.
How beautiful that one photo has spoken for so many! Please feel free to share it, if you wish.
Don't know how.
No worries! But I'd love to see that photo one day. Maybe when I'm in NY?
I'll email it to you.
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Hi Dahlma, I can't seem to figure out how to post her in this section. But with your permission, I'll include her in a future post. Gracias!