Ready to Go Big!
Hi there. How are you?
After weeks of directing all of my attention to my soon to be released coloring calendar, I was itching to make some original works. I had a stack of small 4"x4" cradled hardboard panels in my studio and decided to use 'em up.
Here's what I made:
Small, abstract pen drawings on colored paper. All are now for sale in my shop. Click to purchase!
The first 4 featured black ink on colored paper.
Very quickly, I could see a new style emerging in this collection. The focus on negative space that permeated my work for a time was gone. This new work is reminiscent of plaits or woven strands. I liked where this was heading.
Small ballpoint pen drawings on paper, each in a different color of ink. Click through to purchase!
Then I got a set of assorted colored ballpoint pens.
It was "Back to School" time, and I picked up a set of 8 assorted ballpoints for $1.50. I don't know why I'd never used anything other than black ink in my years of ballpoint pen drawing. I do know that I'm hooked and can't wait to do more drawing with my expanded color palette!
My newest sketchbook drawing got me thinking big. I'm ready supersize these drawings!
Now, I'm itching to "Go Big."
I really enjoyed working on this full page spread in my Moleskine the other day. This drawing measures just 8" x 10", but it feels expansive in comparison to the tiny 4" x 4" squares I've been making. There's room to move and experiment and I liked that. I've come to the conclusion that It's time to go big!
I'm thinking my next piece will be made with same royal blue ink. Or maybe red? All I know is that I'm going to work larger, and I'll be sure to let you know how it goes!
That's all for now. Ciao!
P.S. All of the pieces shown in this post are now for sale in my shop. At $50 with free shipping these ready to hang beauties make a lovely gift. Want more than one? I'll give you a discount. Get in touch!
