I'm one of those artist types who can work on an idea for months. First the muse reveals herself, like a church bell in the distance or glitter under streetlight: she catches you and ignites. Then for weeks I'll get lost in her message, waiting for the rest of it to arrive.
When a new idea comes, it is like following a path of flashes in darkness. This is why I sketch. These flashes of inspiration are lost as quickly as they reveal themselves, if I don't sketch, I likely wont remember it all.
So, this is my sketchbook. I start with actual quick sketches on paper and then I work in Photoshop to realize the composition and color palette by using collage techniques over top of my sketch. I really love adding a different dimension to the personality and complexity of each painting. These collages are like the chatter of ideas before the message is clear, once it is clear, it is a painting.
Check back to see updates on the painting temporarily titled "Jerusalem Tulip" and leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts! I love hearing what people see in the artwork.
xo