What makes this one more time consuming, and difficult at times is the fact that you can’t put your hand down when you’re drawing. As a result, I’ve smeared the black ink so many times that I’ve ended up fixing (artistically, of course) mistakes more often than not.
I have been through 4 gel pens so far…The size of the board is part of the reason for using so much ink, and the other is the fact that I’m drawing organic figures and shapes this time. This is not architecture that I’m recreating, and my drawing style requires the structure that architectural elements provide. Altogether, I think that very element– the idea that I’m “building” organic shapes through an architecturally rooted technique is what will make this the most powerful piece of the series, so far.
I am making progress. Due date: next week? OK, I’ll firm that up– For you, my loyal readers, I will have the new piece completed and posted by the end of next week.
I better get going then. Cheers.
Note the glove– I know, it’s a good look, isn’t it? Like a cross between Scabs McGuillicutty and Tito Jackson. It helps, trust me. The ink smears, especially with any type of sweat or moisture rubbing over it. This one is taking a while, due in part to my personal schedule, but also due in part because it is a larger board. I’ve already gone through a full pen… Continue reading »
Well, before i went on my little Mexican vacation in July, i promised an entry on the occasion of projector maintenance. It seems that i wore the lamp out in my Grandfather’s projector. This bulb was pretty old, and i should have expected that.
When I cracked it open underneath, the burned out bulb read “300W”!! It was pretty hot in there and now i know why: the halogen bulb requires 120V and 300W to project a powerful light that’s bright enough for display. I went to Lowe’s and the max wattage they have there is ~20 or so. I bought one anyway and placed it in to see what would happen– idiot. The power surge blew it immediately after turning it on.
