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POSTED ON Friday, May 27, 2016 - 16:00

I keep a number of single sheet blank books folded so that I can always grab one and start drawing. I took one off the shelf a day or so ago. I had made some marks previously and decided to buff them out.

It was great to draw with these metallic inks. Each layer blocks out the previous. Density and pattern revealed by the overlays. This is the current state of the book. It may be finished. I'll know the next time I look.

a new single sheet book by Stella Untalan
POSTED ON Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 14:01

I'm working on a commission that is based on my soundings drawings. The new form factor of mounted paper on cradle boards required a different set up. For many drawings I may draw on the wall. For ink drawings I usually draw on a flat surface. I have to reach across a distance and an incline can usually help. Using dip pens or droppers means the positioning of the pen holds the ink in place. 

Kids building blocks work just fine
POSTED ON Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 16:04

I've created a series of drawings that are driven not by results but by process. Each of these drawings is made using the same ink, the same pen, the same unrelenting process. The results reveal themselves to be reminders of my walks and runs in the woods. The straight trunks making blurred lines that suggest motion, space, and time — a DNA image of being in the woods.  

We start installing this weekend.

Six drawings for my show being in the woods
POSTED ON Friday, May 20, 2016 - 17:14

Magnets and vinyl washers with monofilament. That's the way I expect to hang my drawings in being in the woods. This afternoon over lunch I sketched the possibilities for hanging drawings in my upcoming show.

There are many issues to consider. Keeping the drawing taut, keeping the method for hanging as invisable as possible and maintaining an immovable space. Time to make some prototypes to test results. I happen to have all the components to build a test installation in my studio. Fabrication time.

Photo of my sketchbook hanging plans for my drawings for being in the woods
POSTED ON Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 19:39
I've created a series of drawings that are driven not by results but by process. Each of these drawings is made using the same ink, the same pen, the same unrelenting process. The results reveal themselves to be reminders of my walks and runs in the woods. The straight trunks making blurred lines that suggest motion, space, and time — a DNA image of being in the woods.
Image from my studio working on drawings for Being in the Woods
POSTED ON Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 19:25
I have three small pieces in a fun group show at ARTSPACE 1241. The show of postcard-sized art 8.5 x 5.5 inches or smaller includes more than sixty pieces by a group of thirty artists. Yep, mine are green. If the hours don't work for you please email me to make an appointment.
Three drawings in the grass is green an exhibition by Heavy Bubble at ARTSPACE 1241
POSTED ON Friday, April 22, 2016 - 21:50

In June I will be showing my work with Brain David Dennis. This week we met for the second time to plot out our show at ARTSPACE1241. Our exhibition will be a conversation with my two dimensional work ( drawings on Yupo synthetic paper ) and his three dimensional work. The first site drawing was made in our planning meeting. We discussed lighting, installation, and viewer experience.

sketch book plan
POSTED ON Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 13:11

Started a new series of green drawings this week. Trying to feel out some marks and rhythms. This is just the begining with four drawings on my work table. I'm choosing a set vocabulary. But tomorrow I put them aside to begin work on drawings for my show with Brian Dennis in June.

 

new green warp drawings
POSTED ON Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 12:49

It all began with a gift of pens just a couple weeks ago. I have avoided using these Micro pens for quite some time because I relate them with work not artwork. But when given a gift of several pens I couldn't say no. I've embarked on another small drawing series that can be made while traveling or waiting; having coffee or tea; sitting inside or outside.

It's all about the line — it's all about the color

I look forward to showing them off at Open Studio this year.

drawing out of the studio
POSTED ON Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 19:20

It's absolutely better than I expected. Take a look at this wonderful vid by MASS MoCA. This is my favorite museum ever.

If you haven't been it's worth a trip. Drive and enjoy the wonderful mountains and nature.

Sol LeWitt at MASS MoCA

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