I've begun a new series that is more calligraphic. I'm working with several patterns.
Here's a detail of one. This sketch was made with my friends Montana Markers. The markers allow me to make large marks and thin with standard and mixed colors.
I'm very keen on making more.
But first back to working on a commission.
A continuing adventure of studies for my large commission. This new 12 x 12 square is a test in color density. I needed a large area to get a good sample of the pattern result.
Proximity and relativity of color have a specific role in this new work. The scale of the piece makes such a huge difference in the drawing and perception of the pattern.
Each time I increase the size of the field I make so many new discoveries.
I've begun laying the ground color for the two large panels. They need another coat and I'll be ready to draw with my Montana Markers.
For the last few months I have been experimenting with Montana markers and Flashe vinyl paint.
The markers allow me a different kind of control in making marks over large areas. I can allow for variants in opacity using the pump feature in the markers. I'm also able to draw with paper attached to the wall. I love being able to use a varient of tools I am very familiar with to make this new work.
These three small panels are in progress. I've had to put them aside while I work on studies for a large commission.
The other part of art making is displaying and installing the work. One can leave this to a framing expert but sometimes it's not a frame that the work needs.
I'm doing some design and construction for a wooden cleat to install a larger work. I also need that hardware to enable a tight fit of two panels at the seam.
This method takes some careful finishing.
I just realized that my C clamps don't fit so I'm off to purchase a couple wood clamps for gluing and a steady hand to drill small pin holes. Then I will be on my way to do the install.
Over the past month I have been working on drawings made with markers. I'm happy have to found paint markers that I enjoy using for drawing. This past week I began experimenting with some lines and marks that I had found to be successful while making a series of studies.
The first image is little patterns on paper. The second image is of the first two small drawings. These are the first of the blues.
I've started making some new walnut missives drawings. Here I am deciding on pairs. Looks like I'm going to need a few more drawings to get good pairs.
Then I'm off to have them photographed.
Opening up that pot of ink again.
I've been working on some studies for something much larger recently.
I seldom make more than a simple line drawing to indicate my process for making any work in progress. But the scale of the final drawings and the number I would like to make in this series asked for some testing of hues and marks.
It's wonderful to be able to make these studies anywhere I can carry my pens and small paper pad.
I spent some time getting back to drawing my microweave pieces. These are each about 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 inches square. I'll be looking through them to see which really have a unique feel. Loving my Stablio pens, planning on extending the colors in my pencil case.
I currently have a dozen.
They each take patience and being in a very restful state.
I've been drawing these couples, duos, fraternal twins for a while now. There is something intriguing and comforting about their juxtoposition. I'm working on a whole series of twins to see where they go.
Join me on the journey. Look for more posts.
