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This page will continually be updated to show you what I am working on currently. You will be able to see my progress and see what may become available in time.
So check back often, and enjoy a glimpse of what is going on in my studio!
Full Easel view of "The Catalyst" as it is now
Detail of a new section started on "The Catalyst"
Detail of a previously shot section of "The Catalyst"
Journal on Current Works in Progress
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
I'm going at a very slow pace right now as the summer has been very busy. We have been enjoying the summer vacation, running around quite a bit, and this has taken it's toll on my speed with drawing. I only draw every now and then in between the busyness. I'll be able to draw more when summer is over in a few weeks.
I have started a new section of the drawing "The Catalyst." It was a bit scary to venture into doing this new section without having placement of outlines drawn out, but I put trust in God and my instincts and went with it. (The entire board is free of any type of guidelines or line drawing. If you were to see the actual board you would only see what you see here....two small completed sections with blank white board surrounding them.) This was a bit nerve-wracking but it is proving to be a lot of fun because there is complete freedom. I'm not hindered by the line drawing or any preconcieved ideas or images. The freedom is unbelievable and makes for a very enjoyable journey!
Title: The Catalyst
Size: 30 x 39 inches
Medium: graphite
Monday, July 9, 2007
Well, I finally have an update after all this time! I was sick for over a month and it really wiped me out. I'm still recovering, but am feeling so much better.
This piece is proving to be a lesson in trust for me. From the very start to now, this piece has taught me how to trust - both in myself, but far more in God. While I have the concept in my mind, I do not have the complete image in my mind. I'm flying by the seat of my pants with this one in more ways than one. I'm also having to trust that this drawing will come out exactly as it needs to without any thumbnail sketches or preliminary outline on the main board. I put the pencil to the board and just began. Very scary, but it is such an exhilerating experience!
The background is being done in the exact same process. I have no idea what's going to drawn. It is just happening. It is also so much fun! I'm enjoying myself immensely. The symbolism of this continues to be a huge factor. This background isn't planned, and I had no clue what was going to come out on the board, but it seems to be working. It's amazing me how it just seems to come together, even though I have no idea what's going to happen or even what's to be in it. It is done completely from imagination and memory. Very fun!
Unfortunately the photos are very poor. I can't get a better one, no matter how much I play with it in Photoshop. The close-up loses all of the tones in this. None of the tones are accurate. But it gives you a good idea.
Title: The Catalyst
Size: 30 x 39 inches
Medium: graphite
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Well, here starts a whole new journey! I'm afraid that this will be another loooooong one, too, but I like those, you know. :) I've been working on this for about a month now. I have a long ways to go, and even what you are seeing is not finished.
The title of this piece is "The Catalyst." The definition of "catalyst" plays an important role in this drawing:
CATALYST:
1. Chemistry A substance, usually used in small amounts relative to
the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without
being consumed in the process. 2. One that precipitates a process or event,
especially without being involved in or changed by the consequences: “A
free press … has remained … a vital catalyst to an informed
and responsible electorate” (Robert O'Neal, News and Daily Advance
(Lynchburg, VA) February 17, 1991).
My model wasn't too good at acting sad or emotional. She just stood there for me, face devoid of feeling, which is fine. It gives me a ton of room for imagination. If I questioned the appearance of the small details I grabbed a mirror and put on my saddest face. It must be convincing because friends of ours who knows the model said "I've never seen her cry. So this must be what she looks like when she cries!" Woohoo! :)
Title: "The Catalyst"
Size: 30x39 inches