what am i trying to control ?
mostly seeking to make a by-product that surprises me.
less conscious “me” the better but the urge
to make a correct picture looms over me.
who is this manipulative stalker trying to
install priorities of control in the studio?
distortions and leaks .
meeting surrender and letting the image say it all.
when the recognizables don’t quite line up
and the tensions of their created existence
tell a story of imperfect marks and how that is the
real human story captured.
starting with sketches for this series .
these are loose memories of the space i live in .
i don’t do observational drawing or use photo reference.
i like the distortion of memory and the break it provides.
working title - “Interiors”.
the dog as a symbol for:
companionship
guide
patience
protection
purpose
sensitivity
vulnerability
spiritual medicine
loyalty
today the studio is active.
there’s balance, consistency and flow .
finding reward in following through:
not trying and just keep making marks.