Blue Period - Vol. 2 Ch. 8 - Exam Art

[oreki_san]

So apparently oba is not a guy. Glad it was finally confirmed

 

[yasm]

Can we talk about that cover? It represents everything that has been discussed throughout the story so far. The composition is amazing, and it essentially screams NIHON! in a multitude of ways. The watercolour background with strong, solid streaks of nanquim paint reflects the country's traditional art form, with the swirling paint-shadow on her feet hinting at a dragon - the Guardian of the East. The non-perspective decomposition of the painter, with the unnatural bend on the neck (a Shaft Head Tilt!) unite tradition and modernity. The star-like explosion of elements diverging from the center, combined with swirly loose fabric give a sense of wind, of lightness and of power - and, ultimately, freedom. It's the perfect illustration for an artist at the height of her talent.

 

[burnttoast54]

yo Ooba? shes a good character i like her

 

[seiya05071]

thats why i fcking hate art so many fcking pretentious piece of shits.

 

[Esor]

I'm about to forget that mc actually a delinquent. Its a bit shocking intimidate gaze he throw up but he cried a little in the end

 

[0xalis]

Yall acting like just because Ooba has children doesn't mean she can't be trans lol. Queers all over the world have and raise children, even in places like Japan. You never know!

 

[KonoCosmoDa]

I love how Yaguchi is so sensitive

 

[JackHuncho]

@KonoCosmoDa I was about to write the same. It is really a breath of fresh air to see a protagonist like that.

 

[Giblow20]

That contrast between him getting prepped and the empty canvas was great

 

[Kromwulf]

@boldmonkey that was a nice analysis

 

[MyBuddySuperFly]

I have a hard time evaluating his actual skill since the author keeps using real-life art that's not representative of how the MC would actually draw and it's inconsistent since it's always a different artist.