My 2nd concept Passage

My second landscape will be based on this passage from the second chapter of the book. I selected this passage as I wanted to pick a variation of landscapes so it would allow me to explore the various techniques used in different situations, in this case I wanted to pick something that wasn't underwater. When reading this passage, although not as descriptive as the one used for my first landscape, I could immediately visualise the scene, the sun rising behind the Isle Of Mannaar with the dinghy approaching it at the bottom of the painting, with hints of sun rays hitting the dinghy. I think the image will include high amounts of detail on the island, however, the sea and sky will perhaps be empty to symbolise the silence and vacancy of the area they are in.

1st concept Passage comments

My first landscape will be based on this passage from the first chapter of the book. I selected this passage as it is extremely descriptive allowing me to easily visualise what Aronnax is seeing. He talks about undersea shrubbery covered with starlike flowers, white lines, how they are rooted in the rocks downwards, the membranous cylinders, small fish, the red sheathes, etc. The endless descriptions would allow me to provide an accurate rendition of this passage, however, I do intend to alter some of this passage visually, in order to hopefully increase the visual impact of my landscape, for example I may alter the position and size of the bushes to create a certain surrounding that adds to the composition.

20,000 Leagues research

After reading up on some background information for 20,000 leagues under the sea, I found out that the 1954 Disney adaption of the 1870 Hetzel novel was one that praised itself on the extrordinary creatures under the sea, the vast landscapes and the relationship between all the crew members. The scene in which the crew are attacked by a giant squid is one of the more memorable scenes, it showcases the techniques used to create such a colosal monster and expresses the sheer size of it as the crew members constantly attempt to battle it. The friendships of the members on board was important to the movie as they help to form the team work displayed in the later scenes as they approach life threatening situations. The piece of landscape artwork displayed, done by matte artist Peter Ellenshaw really influenced my landscapes as they displayed the immense rocks in comparison to the submarine with good use of depth with foreground elements.

Images that influenced my underwater concept 3

These two images of coral reefs allowed me to get a general idea of the various colours that are present. They allowed me to create various plants based on the one's in the images aswell as observing the manner in which they move in.