pen and ink

A few years ago, I noticed a new habit of doodling faerie folks who seemed to exude off of the page. They look very doodle-y but they have ‘presence’, at the same time. I don’t know if that comes across to anyone else, but it does for me so I find them interesting. They each have part of a story that they want me to tell ... Here are five of many.

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I’m fascinated in how something may make you feel. For instance, I’m deeply moved by images of outer space from the Hubble space telescope, but I do not try to recreate those photographs in my work. What does not exist in those photos, is how they may make us feel. This is why you won’t see any “realism” in my art. When we send astronauts to space, they can discuss factually what is happening, but what truly moves human beings is when astronauts describe how they felt while they were there. So, I choose to express how I feel, as opposed to illustrate what I see.

As it says on the tin.

Pen and ink

Trees at night done in ink, watercolor and Tombow markers.

To do list. I usually hate them but this one was kind of fun.

I’m fascinated in how something may make you feel. For instance, I’m deeply moved by images of outer space from the Hubble space telescope, but I do not try to recreate those photographs in my work. What does not exist in those photos, is how they may make us feel. This is why you won’t see any “realism” in my art. When we send astronauts to space, they can discuss factually what is happening, but what truly moves human beings is when astronauts describe how they felt while they were there. So, I choose to express how I feel, as opposed to illustrate what I see.

07/20 days, 20 films that made an impact on me. No title, no comment, just a picture. In my case, a drawing. Daily drawing #625 #imaginarythinking #illustration #portraitillustration

An elephant walking alone

Ink on paper. Scan to digital.Average time 1 hours.

First drawing of my serie of animals at their hides. Sketch and final drawing

Pen and ink wash.

The ubiquitous puncture repair stop identifiable by the bright yellow hanging tire tube

Finding inspiration in the more colourful corners of the canvas, as you do.

06/20 days, 20 films that made an impact on me. No title, no comment, just a picture. In my case, a drawing. #imaginarythinking #illustration #comic

spot the governor.

Stilleben of my Xbox 360 controller

Creatures in black ink Sharpie on sketchbook

I’m fascinated in how something may make you feel. For instance, I’m deeply moved by images of outer space from the Hubble space telescope, but I do not try to recreate those photographs in my work. What does not exist in those photos, is how they may make us feel. This is why you won’t see any “realism” in my art. When we send astronauts to space, they can discuss factually what is happening, but what truly moves human beings is when astronauts describe how they felt while they were there. So, I choose to express how I feel, as opposed to illustrate what I see.

Why stop anytime soon?