Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Trying a different technique





I wanted to try something less controlled and made some quick little paintings.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Concept sketches





I like to sketch out my ideas for my porcelain projects. I was trying to decide between the nude version or the bather and in the end I went with both.

Monday, September 12, 2011

lines and prints






I admire the deceptively simple lines of the Japanese woodblock prints. As I work I try to strip away the extra lines to keep the form as clean and uncomplicated as the woodblock print. Not as easy as it sounds.

pen and ink with waterpaint



Sketches



tiny drawings





Inspired by vintage travel posters.

more face


Freehand sketching with pencil. Adding the hair detail is addictive. I'm trying to keep the lines to a minimum but the hair needs more.

face sketches


It begins


Decided to change my routine and started sketching everyday.