Illustrations
By: Elsa Andersson
In the beginning of the novel the studio is described as is the garden. Several different types of flowers are depicted as well as the divan and the huge window. There was also a portrait in the center of the room, a picture of Dorian Gray. I had a tough time trying to picture the drawing that was described as the artist’s finest piece so I decided to focus on the room rather than the painting.
When I first read about the studio I pictured a light, airy spacious room with a window almost as big as the wall. Through the window ray after ray of sunshine shined through blessing the room with a warm touch. I think the studio actually reflects some of the romanticism of the novel. The studio itself is close nature, which was a characteristic during the romantic era. People sought to be close to nature. Even the way Oscar Wilde describes the nature and the multitude of flowers, birds, the sun and even trees makes the reader aware of the beauty which is embodied in nature. I tried to capture this in my drawing by making the entire window green and trying to show that when Lord Harry and Basil looked out, they were looking directly at the striking garden.
By: Sofie Butler
Dorian Gray has notices that his portrait is beginning to alter due to the ill effects of his behavior. As the portrait continues to change, Gray becomes more frightened of the painting and the risk of anyone seeing it. He summons strong men to help him carry the portrait to the schoolroom – a room where no one enters anymore.
My drawing is portraying the portrait being hidden and locked away. The two stiff, awkward stick figures are supposed to be the men who help Gray carry the portrait. The painting is covered so prying eyes wont will see. The books symbolize schoolbooks that would be found in Gray’s old schoolroom. I drew this on the computer, which made it quite hard.
I choose to draw this particular scene because when Dorian Gray finds out that the portrait is altering and why, he becomes embarrassed and afraid and decides to hide his secret. I think most of us do this. We hide our fears and embarrassments to make us appear stronger. Gray hides his secret in a room where no one is aloud, while most people hide their secrets inside there head which in the end will be a bigger burden to carry.
Dorian Gray has notices that his portrait is beginning to alter due to the ill effects of his behavior. As the portrait continues to change, Gray becomes more frightened of the painting and the risk of anyone seeing it. He summons strong men to help him carry the portrait to the schoolroom – a room where no one enters anymore.
My drawing is portraying the portrait being hidden and locked away. The two stiff, awkward stick figures are supposed to be the men who help Gray carry the portrait. The painting is covered so prying eyes wont will see. The books symbolize schoolbooks that would be found in Gray’s old schoolroom. I drew this on the computer, which made it quite hard.
I choose to draw this particular scene because when Dorian Gray finds out that the portrait is altering and why, he becomes embarrassed and afraid and decides to hide his secret. I think most of us do this. We hide our fears and embarrassments to make us appear stronger. Gray hides his secret in a room where no one is aloud, while most people hide their secrets inside there head which in the end will be a bigger burden to carry.