Awakening

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Awakening

Pencil, ink, acrylic, and oil on wood, 24"x48"

2012

 The brightest highlights were created by carving into the wood.

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[From the Sketchbook] Artist's Space

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[From the Sketchbook] Filling the Page

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Sometimes the many pages in my sketchbook intimidate me, especially since I'm in a class that requires me to fill the book in one semester. I also tend to hold some pages too precious. Who says that I have to only draw what I see around me? Who says that words and doodles aren't good enough for my sketchbook? Well...I often do.

This is one way I can loosen up and get one step closer to filling my sketchbook:

Pen and colored pencil.

I may or may not have done this during lecture....

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[From the Sketchbook] New Shoes

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I bought a pair of shoes the other day, and not too long after that, they were in my sketchbook.

Pen and watercolor.

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Sneak-Peek: Latest Portrait

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I am working on another mixed-media painting, this one involving pencil, ink, acrylic, and a little oil, on wood panel. PLUS I may have even begun chipping into the wood itself....

I don't have a decent picture of the finished piece yet, but I am far too excited about it not to give you at least a sneak-peek! 

This is a small section from the 2x4ft. panel.

My beautiful friend, Ann, let me use a photo of her for reference.

I will try to get a photo of the whole piece soon! 

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