Musing on Directions

 These paintings are examples of the effects popping up in my work.

1.    These are are all suggestions of form.

2.    Pallet is limited.  Colors results from mixing.

3.    The paintings are fast, for oils.

4.    Figurative work is new ground for me.

5.    I need to paint more cats to improve.

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Personal Notes

The one's where a single color dominates appear to have more presence.

Figures appear to add something to landscapes that make them relatable.

9 by 12 inch paper is a good size for most days.  I wonder if a larger canvas would reveal more mysteries while painting.

 

The latest ink drawings.  The cat is drawn using a reference photograph as a guide.  The other two are from the imagination.  There is a difference in the appearance of the drawings, although I am hardpressed to verbalise what that difference is.

Ink is one of my favorite mediums to work with.  Part of my education included working with pencil and ink both for illustration and working out ideas.  If you are curious, I do have MArch and BS architecture degrees.  

Drawing from imagination is a fun exercise.  You dont have to secure a model, take a picture, or anything like that.  It's just you, the paper, and your memories.  However, drawing from life, or a photograph, requires you to actually see whats in front of you.  More difficult than it sounds.  If you draw, you probably understand.

I guess the point of this post is that:  Never limit oneself to the fun exercises.  Its too easy to stagnate,