eyeontheprize

These works were a move toward illustration. I wanted to juxtapose a naive style with confronting subject matter, however these initial ideas lacked the impact that I was after. I still like them though.

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pen on paper, 2008

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pen on paper, 2008

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pen on paper, 2008

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pen on paper, 2008

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pen on paper, 2008

Later expressive portraits

I moved on to making more expressive portraits. These ones are an attempt to look more bloody and fleshy. I wanted to highlight humanity, vulnerability and transience.

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

Earlier portraits

This set of portraits of self and others mark an important starting point for my work in portraits, and from here move on to a more expressive mode of practice.

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

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pen and watercolour on paper, 2008

Introductory Post

Hi everyone, this is my first post for my blog. I've made this as a means to share my art, to get feedback and to share and discuss inspiration.

Enjoy

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