MEET THE ABSTRACT FAMILY
I have completed 6 drawings in my Salamanca Series of abstracts and today’s photo features 4 of different sizes to give you an idea of the scale of the work.
The largest is 80 x 120 cm, the smallest 30 x 40 cm.
The inspiration for these drawings is a slab of concrete at the Hobart’s waterfront. I have 2 others, one being the size of the second abstract from the top, the other ( an entry for the 2011 Glover Prize) is the size of the largest work. The latter drawing has a very strong message.
I have plans for another drawing, the size of the second smallest one featured today. This will be dominated by red coloured pencil.
Tomorrow: A report on the first of 2 workshops. I conducted the first last Saturday and there will be a follow-up next Saturday.
Richard
November 30, 2010 at 12:44 am
Unbelievable feat – colored pencil art that measures 31 x 47 inches. I have a whole new respect for you!
November 30, 2010 at 1:05 am
Thanks Ester!
I have complted several full sheet drawings over the past few years. They demand a lot of patience!
November 30, 2010 at 4:22 am
Wonderful, did you just pile color on? Or did you have inspiration for these? What were you thinking about when you decided on the pattern? Hugs, Barb
November 30, 2010 at 4:26 am
Hi Barb, All of these drawings are carefully planned and are derived from the (visible) contents of a slab of concrete. I base all of my abstracts on the ‘known’.
Regards, Richard