macro micro II

"macro micro II" and "macro micro II" detail

charcoal and conte, | 8"x13.5" |

Just finished my first rough draft of my AS for hopefully this series and my MFA application. Spent a good three hour chunk with the stump islands out in the DNR state park nearby. This particular stump island is one of the more general ones but with a clearly defined root system. Lucky to have started with this one. Another 55 degree or higher day would be amazing. Snow seems to be right around the corner.

On a more technical note, i've found that laying down the ink first then adding charcoal washes to be most advantageous. Although in a second drawing, laying down quick bursts of smudged softer charcoal led to a more calligraphic layout.

Influences in no particular order: Heironymous Bosch's outer wings of the triptych "Garden of Earthly Delights"; Stephen Gammell's "Scary Stories" illustrations; Ameriah Rauscher's works; and the ever mesmerizing traveling "Bodies" exhibit.