Process

I have a few projects underway.  I am working on a large drawing for a group show proposal with a collection of Bloomington artists.  The photo shows how I often begin, testing images and placement on tracing paper.  After I solidify the composition and content, I transfer the drawing to paper.

A small multi media painting in process.  I saw a recently hit fawn on the highway a few weeks back.  I have not been able to get it out of my head.  The fawn reminds me of the innocence and beauty of the forest and the narratives that are contained within.  

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.

Ispirational Books and Magazines

These are some of the recent books I have been using for inspiration for my drawings for lung health. I found many of the books at thrift stores and the imagery is rich and ready for my imagination. I reference many art magazines for inspiration and research such as Art Forum, Esopus, American Painters, Art on Paper, etc. I have piles and piles of books around my studio and on the bookshelves of my basement. I love flipping through the pages not knowing what I may find and suddenly something inspires me. I use the image(s) as a jumping off point for my drawings.

Work in Progress to Gallery Installation

I am documenting the creation of a piece that I am working on for the Process show. I will continue to update as the work continues.
I start with a really rough sketch of what I want to make.I then make lots of drawings to create images that will tell a story.
Next, I scan in the drawings and print them on strong paper any size that is appropriate for the project.Then, I cut the images out and make them into little objects or silhouettes to be photographed in a staged setting. The stage is coming together, it is three feet wide. I am planning on adding some lights.Here are a few of the animals and domestic objects that I will be using in the series.

a closer view of the strange world
I have added some pink and purple lights, and begin taking photos.

One of the final images from this series. I will be showinng this in the Process show.Packing everything up to take to the gallery.Ryan, Alison, and I hang the work in the gallery.

A detail of the installationThe final installation.