Two circles make a Vesica Piscis.
Three circles make a Trinity--and three Vesica Piscis.
Here is the pattern more commonly seen in a religious setting. They're within Saint Mary's doors and windows.
And here's a little rough sketch of an idea I have for my egg tempera workshop. I will redraw this up properly with a board and t-square and compass. I suppose I could scale the pear anywhere. Suppose it was only a third that size? Then there's the matter of lighting. I may have to build models...
I think this will be perfect for you egg tempera workshop. Isn't it rewarding to have a subject that has a story behind it? Think of all that you have learned and absorbed over the recent past that has now culminated in this deceptively "simple" sketch.
ReplyDelete~ gretchen
You are so right, Gretchen! I emailed Koo recently regarding picking a subject for week 2 and mentioned that week 1 might influence my decision. She concurred. Still, I think I'm close but will try keep an open mind and see what develops. Perhaps there will be fresh inspiration! :-)
ReplyDeleteI photographed a lovely window for you on Saturday as a result of reading this series of posts. I will e-mail it. fascinating stuff John.
ReplyDeleteAnd a very lovely window it is, Judith! Thank you so much! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust today I noticed another church with vesica piscis arched windows.