draw: to extract
The foundations of these drawings are groups of free-form random lines. The rapid actions used to make the marks are an attempt to move faster than consideration. This sets up a visual riddle with the clues hidden in the unplanned, spontaneous figures. As the composition fills, intuition takes over to guide the new lines in constructing a solution. Eventually interesting shapes and combinations of shapes appear as their contours are darkened and the design of the composition is revealed. It is a method of discovery and response that brings combinations of new forms to life. I think of these as simple exercises and adaptable studies for future use.
The foundations of these drawings are groups of free-form random lines. The rapid actions used to make the marks are an attempt to move faster than consideration. This sets up a visual riddle with the clues hidden in the unplanned, spontaneous figures. As the composition fills, intuition takes over to guide the new lines in constructing a solution. Eventually interesting shapes and combinations of shapes appear as their contours are darkened and the design of the composition is revealed. It is a method of discovery and response that brings combinations of new forms to life. I think of these as simple exercises and adaptable studies for future use.