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contemporary artist
THE PROCESS
1
CONCEPT
2
PHOTOGRAPHY
3
PAINTING
4
ASSEMBLY
CONCEPT
It all begins with an idea, a feeling or a moment that I want to explore into several paintings. I make notes, sketch, create mood boards, gather images. Then I start to pull out what grabs my attention and is asking to be examined further. With that, I develop an outline of the images I need, call models and set a date to bring the ideas to life.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO SHOOTS
Together my models and I bring the concept to life.
I devise the wardrobe and they jump, leap, dive and spin for me while I shoot stills or video.
PAINTING
Using the reference photos as a guide, I paint images on several layers of acrylic panels. The oil paints dry relatively slowly and give me time create different effects. I move the panels back and forth throughout the painting process to get a better understanding of how the layers work together and develop with each painting session.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Depending on whether the painting hangs on the wall, from the ceiling or is free-standing, I add hardware to pull it all together in one easy-to-display piece.
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