Tiger Nightmares

For some reason I have reoccurring dreams that have tigers in them. They are usually chasing me or just sitting in my home in a threatening way. I had a pretty juicy one last night, so while it was fresh on my mind I did a little work this morning. I think the one above is my favorite of the group.

This photo is just to show my low tech process. I like the way it connects the real with the drawn line of the paper cut outs. I am focusing on pink in my new work.

Love This....

Think Make Think, by Clifton Burt

A Lot

I started working on this drawing a few days ago. I added the wolves using lazertran paper. I didn't really like it or know what to do next. Afterwards, I just did whatever came to my mind, or felt right. When I don't have a set plan for my drawings I let the drawings go where they want to. Sometimes it works out to be better than any plan. Other times, it is a disaster. I am not sure where this one falls.
I think I am going to do a little bit more work on it. Even though I have already done a lot to it.

Whether the drawings turn out or not, I really enjoy making things when I have no idea what to do next or how it will turn out. It is a great way to experiment and push myself past the usual.

Sea Serpents

Another drawing that I completed using the same photo as Seas to Forest as the basis of the piece. This drawing is a bit more haunting then the previous and more indicative of what I am really try to illustrate.

Seas to Forests

A drawing I completed today on a photographs of my small sets. I used watercolor and graphite on the digital print. I like the transparency and luminosity that these materials give the piece.

More experiments

Today I worked in the basement with my lights and little drawings. I am pleased with the how rich the color is in these few pieces.

I took a few photos with the sheep. I wasn't planning on using him, but it seemed right. The sheep reminds me of nursery tales I sing to my daughter over and over.

Ship drawings begin

This weekend I have taken a break from my drawing project and began work on the petite dioramas. These images are created using small 2D drawings that I set up like a theater and then photograph. I used some colored gels with my lighting in order to introduce color and mood. I am going to some experimental drawing onto these prints. Part of me enjoys the simplicity of the images, but I feel driven to work them more.

The imagery is referencing my hallucinations from when I was in a coma. These are just the beginning, but I hope that they end up somewhere exciting.