Design Idea 3

Design Idea 3
Various materials on paper

My final design idea is also based on my research in to Mary Queen of Scots and also what I have learnt of her execution. The thing you'll notice most about this design is the slashes of red supra colour across the neck. These are supposed to be representative of Mary's gruesome death as well as to represent her martyrdom. 

Ive also tried to emulate Marys extremely porcelain toned complexion as well a subtle hint of both natural hued lip and cheek colour which is always down played in portraits of Mary. 

As in many portraits of Mary inkling my favourite below, she is often seen in deep shades of black and rarely any coloured robes. I have referenced her choice of dress in this deign through the use of dark grey tones on the eyelids, which is a fairly contemporary addition. However I don't think I've featured this strongly enough and it looks a little too subtle and would reference her dress greater is the pigment was stronger.