I build up b&w #1 with linework and more linework—fat lines, delicate lines, and middle weight lines; sharp edges and rough edges; straight lines, curved lines, lyrical lines, and neurographic lines; using paint, ink, graphite crayon, markers, brushes, dip pen, and my fingers.
Then I let this exploration sit, not wanting to let go of one bit of it. Every single line is precious!!
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b&w #1 at the height of its original additions |
Today I finally return to subtract. Mystifyingly difficult for me but I like where I land.
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b&w #1, after subtractions |
I could walk away and move on to other explorations, but deep inside I know this piece is asking for something further. A bold step of some sort.
4 comments:
Can't wait to see. Ann
Same here! In this moment, can't imagine what I might do. All I know is that I plan to stick w/ b&w or something on the grayscale.
I'm having as much fun seeing these, as you are doing them. Well, almost, hahaha. Enjoy Dotty! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Can't tell you how much your enthusiasm, encouragement, and cheerleading re-infuse me, Sheila. Thank you! I think you are having more fun seeing this series of explorations than I am creating them—they are challenging something in me bigtime. I'm grateful to be supported because I know the challenge is right where I need to be, and it sure does help to have a bit of wind at my back : )
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