Chris Newman
the artist
I never imagined one before, but this would be 20 - 25 yr old
male or a 16 - 23 yr old female, relatively tall but not unusually so,
slim without being skinny or fussy about it. Dressed in soft,
comfortable, sensible clothes that won't inhibit working in any way,
and look smart enough without being overdone at all. Hair is kept
tidy, short if male or lying naturally down the back if female. Dark
in either case. Fingers are long and smooth, tapering
elegantly. Probably make a good pianist or masseur/ masseuse. Lives in
adequate comfort, nothing posh or flashy. Works either in shading or
in 3D - either pencil or engraved glass, or carved wood or
glass. Subject is always a fast-moving life-form, such as squirrels,
dolphins, snakes, sharks, dragons, foxes, wolves, deer, etc. Tends to
lean forwards towards work almost as if about to kiss away any tiny
blemishes. Sometimes slightly shy but moderately proud of his/her work
and confident enough in most situations. Quiet, liking classical music
and soft lighting except while working, which requires silence and
sharp, pure white light. Almost always gentle and easily moved to
sadness.
the art
An example could be a deer stepping over a fallen branch in a
forest, a perched wooden eagle or a glass dragon in flight. Maybe also
some accompanying poetry.
the beret
This one is difficult, because a beret seems incompatible with
the non-flashy image - it is more a symbolic than a functional piece
of clothing. However, it could easily serve to keep hair clear of the
face, so ... some dark colour, so as not to be startling. Black is a
bit too conformist, and reminiscent of Paris streets. Green would be
good for the forest when searching for inspiration - a good rich green
like sunlight shining through spring leaves, but dark like the forest
floor. Blue is tempting - Air Cadet blue, like mine. The beret, in
whatever style, would be level, loose enough not to leave a mark or to
distract and tight enough to stay put, and formed properly, folded
down the right hand side, but far enough back not to obstruct
peripheral vision.
Submitted by Chris Newman, (lsusa@csv.warwick.ac.uk), on Thursday, January 19, 1995, from United Kingdom