Friday, December 11, 2009

macro micro VII



macro micro VII

charcoal and white conte
[18"x12"]

Been looking at really good graphic design books and jellyfish when pondering layout inspiration. Jellyfish was a great concept to follow with the root system problem. More to come.

macro micro VI




macro micro VI

charcoal and white conte
[18"x12"]

Simply saying "I like to explore how to illustrate tree stumps and their root systems via charcoal" is also worthy of stating "its interesting how to frame an illustration with a close-up and medium range view when looking at a structured and detailed rendering of tree roots and stumps."

Value and composition arrangements have improved. Better understanding of light to dark to light again. Good.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

entangled

for | Illustration Friday|

"tangled"- as in thoughts between two people sometimes... thoughts that ought or oughtn't be thought. Sometimes those thready lines of power entangle our thoughts and are just waiting to be unraveled