Monday, February 28, 2011

Back to Basics

Yes, here I am.


When I don't know what to do art-wise, I usually go back to something really fundamental, and take a step-by-step approach, simplifying everything as much as I can and paying attention as I work.  

I find it slow, satisfying, and mysterious work. 

And eventually I get somewhere else without noticing it.

So this is a simple drawing with a 4B (Faber Castel 9000) pencil in which I focused on creating light scales with gradual transitions from light to dark, negative space, visual tension, major and minor movement, and overall harmony and interest.

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