Drawings, etc.

I realize I've been neglecting this blog. I've been busy with finals and some creative projects that I'm looking to complete during the summer. Here's some new work.

Study of Dead Spider, Graphite on Paper

It's a squashed spider that I found to be aesthetically pleasing in a dark way. I even drew the guts, to be smugly grotesque.

Study of a Bear, Graphite on Paper

I'm not sure if I'll add this to my portfolio. I think it's a good representation of varying shades and line technique, but something about it says I'm an immature and underdeveloped artist. It just feels like it could have came out of some 12 year old's portfolio.

Untitled, Graphite Drawing
This was drawn from a real life observation of my dad trying to fix a broken window motor. It's still broken, which makes this picture even more humorous to me. He worked on it for hours. Poor Daddy.

Untitled, Acrylic on Canvas
This was the first time I used dammar varnish on a painting. I like how it finished the painting. I think my acquaintance with dammar varnish will soon flower into a respectable relationship. There I go, being fond of inanimate objects again.

Untitled, Oil Pastel on Paper

I don't know this woman. When I draw faces, I usually just make them up. I'm planning a creative project where I draw a series of characters over and over again. It'd be easier if I used real people, but I'm thrilled at the thought of letting my imagination run wild on canvas.

Untitled, Oil Pastel on Paper

It's a dead bird. I wanted to try something different from doing portraits with oil pastel.