After my last couple of drawings, which were much more serious and which I liked a lot, this sketch is a bit ridiculous--both in its subject matter and its haphazard execution. It was my late-at-night-before-going-to-sleep drawing. But here's how it came about:With the topic "unfold", I was envisioning some kind of piece which started with my son as a baby, and showing his life unfolding, with him becoming the young man that he is today. But when I started perusing pictures looking for likely images, it somehow seemed way too complicated, and I couldn't decide on a starting place. But there were too pages of pictures of him playing in a cardboard box, and somehow, with the topic "unfold", I saw that as a kind of unfolding too. He explored ALL the possibilities.
While most of my drawings of either on Strathmore bristol board, or Arches cold-press watercolor paper, this is in my sketchbook. As far as the rest of the image (outside of the baby in the box), what can I say. It kindof just happened. I don't particularly like it, but at midnight after a full day of playing music and talking with people, what can I say? Alas. I'm kindof amused by the whole thing, but am also ready to work again on something more serious.....
Your sketches are outstanding! Glad you stopped by so I could find them :)
ReplyDeleteHave a super day and thanks for your nice comments!
Darla
Nice texture - as always; like the way figure is placed next to abstract shapes.
ReplyDeleteI love the lines surrounded by the abstract, life does unfold that way. I think you've done a great job! :)
ReplyDeletei get this as standing alone but also appreciate you talking about your process and what you were thinking. i don't mind the haphazard either!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog today. I appreciate your comments.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading over your explanation of your IF sketch this week. Your son as a baby in an unfolding box is a most thoughtful interpreation.
And I really like your coloured watercolour pencils sketch below. It has a lot of energy and a nice flow.
I like the expression on the baby's face - contemplating mischief or adventure. One thing I see throughout your work is a consistent liveliness in the face - very engaging.
ReplyDeleteNice....I just finished watching "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." I'm looking at babies with a whole new perspective today.
ReplyDeletebut really i think this is perfect for the word "unfold" - any more information would be too obvious - this makes me me WONDER what will happen what will unfold...
ReplyDeleteand wow as usual your drawing blows me away!
I also like the baby face! and the drawing is not ridiculous at all!! great!
ReplyDeleteYour line work is fantastic! Its a lovely illustration and very fitting with the topic "unfold". thanks for sharing how your idea came about:-)
ReplyDeletegreat sketch - i especially like the facial expression! very creative interpretation of "unfold", it would be an interesting idea to explore!
ReplyDeleteI really like this one. It is very spontaneous and the child really has a playful exploratory expression on his face. I also really like the use of light and line here. Very nice job!
ReplyDeleteNice concept, and natural expression.
ReplyDeleteYour child will hopefully see this when he gets out of the box where yo keep him...
(just kidding... :-)
I do "night illustrations" too...and "telephone conversation illustrations" as well (when I'm on the phone for more than 1 minute my hands start doing all the job and the mind is absolutely free)
I'm really enjoying looking at your work--lovely line quality, expressive figures. I'll check back each week!
ReplyDeleteI like your drawing (and drawing style) because it's real without looking too realistic. Also this drawing reminded me of B.F. Skinner's idea to raise a baby in a box :)
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