Aubrey Beardsley

Iv always loved Aubrey Beardsleys work, i think i was probably drawn to it because its so dark and twisted. Stylistically hes very different to my stuff but iv been looking at him again recently for the quality of his compositions, which i have, due to apalling time management, been known to leave as a bit of an after thought. The way he uses negative space works so well and thats something i need to look at more cos i always try to avoid it, for some reason.... also the way he can create a sense of perspective using something as simple as a single line. The way the viewers eye is drawn up & down the piece by the curve of a cloud (in Salome, above), or a womans dress or hair, & the contrast between the black & white adds to the sense of drama.