Whirlwind Summer

It's almost been 5 months since my last blog entry. Hard to believe how fast time flies. The bitter sweet summer has been full of milestones, some wonderful, some somber, but all meaningful none the less. I'd hoped that the emotional roller coaster of the past year would fuel and inform my art, but I'm finding that there is no secret ingredient other than showing up to do the work.

Though I haven't posted much, I have continued to work - mostly the figure and portraitures, with some exceptions. I also completed a nude that a trusted friend said is "controversial", so it's not been uploaded to social media, though I think it's rather good. I've put in my hours in figure drawing salons, began a mural project for a friend, am doing some creative concept work for a movie project, and landed two other commissions for a local business. I'm happy with the pace of my exploration.

That said, I'm eager to get back the focus and output I had earlier in the year. A new class and some wrapping up of projects is going to position me to do just that, so I look forward to the fall.

For the sake of sharing, here are some drawings I've done over the course of the year. Hope you enjoy them and any feedback is appreciated.