oil & graphite on wood. 10in x 36in This piece is about frustration with the encompassing, dry, concrete environment. An environment that forces what seems to be an epic trek to reach liquid solitude. An obstacle is just that, so get mad and motivated!
oil & graphite on wood. 26in x 26in The difference between the final drawing and the final painting is like night and day.My tool of choice is pencil. When I add oil paint it's to intensify the image, as color can create a whole new atmosphere, (the color vibrancy of oils being superior to other mediums). The combination of the two makes for a juicy translucency. Initially I was not going to use as much paint as I did, but in order to create a certain look it became necessary. It has been said that the jackalope will only breed during electrical storms, which explains its rarity. They are dangerous when approached.