Another enigmatic personage. She grew from some outer source, the muse again, I'm sure. I had already done a few drawings this day and had a very productive day all around, so I was quite please with myself. I was feeling happy and felt like drawing out that emotion. I'm not sure if what this … Continue reading Just, Joy.
Finger
I stared at this guy for a long time, before hearing any kind of story. It was very hard to hear his voice. So, I asked him to tell me. He only gave me his little smile. I begged for something, anything, just one thing... That's when he whispered his name: "Finger", and nothing else. … Continue reading Finger
Do You See Me?
There's a sadness that's deep inside people who feel unremarkable and un-noticed. I've felt this most of my life and work hard at changing that mindset-habit. I've been lucky enough to meet many outstanding and talented people who also feel this way and I am constantly amazed that they see themselves this way. We have … Continue reading Do You See Me?
‘We’re anti-influencer’: ice-cream truck makes Instagram ‘stars’ pay double
'We're anti-influencer': ice-cream truck makes Instagram 'stars' pay double Kudos to this guy. He's got real integrity! And kudos to The Guardian for publishing another excellent article! Hmmm... I wonder if I could do the same to all those Amazon gimmick pedlars trying to get me to buy their weird crap with a promise of … Continue reading ‘We’re anti-influencer’: ice-cream truck makes Instagram ‘stars’ pay double
What Can I Say?
Perhaps this guy just received a great compliment and answers in a very self-satisfied fashion by saying "What Can I Say?" I blended this one in steps and played a little more with layering the blacks and whites to build up tones. I'm continuously fascinated with how these charcoals end up looking like watercolours. The … Continue reading What Can I Say?
As A Matter Of Fact
I'm on the fence about this one. While she seems to have a fixed thought in her mind, I get a sense that some uncertainty remains. Perhaps it comes from the loose use of coloured charcoals and how I rubbed them with a lighter touch than usual to get a grainier finish. In the photo … Continue reading As A Matter Of Fact
Gus
Imagine a business supper, where colleagues are toasting one of their own for an important award, only this time the winner of the award is one of the offices stranger occupants. In fact, he is almost unknown by anyone, because of his closed and solitary demeanour. Imagine his manager is now speaking and obviously struggling … Continue reading Gus
Remorse
He looks down and away, unable to face your gaze. What did he do? Why is he so visibly filled with remorse? I've been told that an artist almost always incorporates part of themselves in every portrait they make. For me, I believe that something inside me often speaks out whey I make faces. I'm … Continue reading Remorse
Self-Portraits – A Way To Define Self?
The Challenge of Making A Meaningful Selfie This week in In Pursuit of my Art Ed Degree... We covered the history of photography, mused on the similarities between art photography and photojournalism, and mused on the differences between Selfies & Self-Portraits. While the history gave me a clear understanding of the history of capturing light … Continue reading Self-Portraits – A Way To Define Self?
A Vision for 2019
And How My Paths Are Converging This Year! Part 1 - Returning to School Is A Little Scary! As many of you already know, I'm returning to school to get my teaching permit in Art Education and it's been a very long time since I was in university last. Much seems to have changed in … Continue reading A Vision for 2019
The New Renaissance Mindset 