So, where is this going?

At the beginning of creating my work, I had the idea that it would be 6 layered pieces hanging in a window.  However, as my drawings progressed, my thoughts evolved.   I began thinking that the layers would take away from the emotions.  The work evolved from emotional healing, and this is a component that I was/am not willing to let this go, therefore the layers do not need to be part of each image.

I have edited the images with the thought in mind that they will show warmth, emotion, and kinetic movement.  The crepe du chine that I chose to print in is white in color, and translucent.  It is light and flowing.

Decisions, decisions. Help!

I am nearing the end.  I will be printing on Monday- and I have some potential editing to do.  I am looking for your help, please.  Below are 3 options of the same image.  I need to know what of the three images you prefer- note, they are all the same drawing, just edited differently.  Please be critical in your choice.

A. Original Image as photographed

B. Image edited in Photoshop with Black & White

C. Image adjusted in Photoshop with Levels

All drawings in their current state... this is why I have no life.

I have decided I am done drawing.  The next step is to photograph them in a studio and edit them for printing.

At some point, the barriers need to come down...

I never really thought this work would affect me, physically.  Several weeks ago I tried to draw the rib cage.  It was not working out, I kept starting over, until giving up.  In talking about this, I realized how it made me feel, constricted, confined, captive.  I was resisting the drawing because if the emotions I was experiencing while drawing it.  As I enjoy a challenge, I decided to go back to this and try again, from a different approach.  Once I made the decision to not draw both the left and the right side it became much easier for me, and I am pleased with the composition and use of space.

The weight of the world

 Ever feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?  At times, my shoulders can feel so heavy, it is surprising I am able to stay upright.  When I am stressed, it goes straight to my shoulders.

the power of voice

Our voices are meant to be heard.  We have no reason to be silent, other than fear.  Do not give into that fear. Say it!

back to the drawing board.

I needed to revert back to doing drawings.  I was feeling very inspired by my good friend who delivered a beautiful baby girl on Tuesday.  This is from an image in an anatomy book.  I saw it weeks ago, and put it in the back of my head.  I am glad I took the time to draw it, I am quite pleased with the results.  I know that it is not perfect- there are some things that need tweaking.  It is at a state where I felt comfortable stopping.  Funny... I worked on this longer than Tina was in labor!

Brain matters...just not this one.

Well... I loved the colors on the original image.  The use of the colors here is adequate.  It just isn't doing it for me. I can't quite figure it out, but I think it is more complex in details and colors compared to the previous ones I have done.  Can it be redeemed? probably.  Do I want to redeem it? probably not.  In search of more MRI images.

Where have I been?

So, It has been a productive couple of days after celebrating Independence Week, thanks to Bono.  I took some time off of art making to enjoy some quality time with friends and my husband John.  We took in summerfest 3 nights in a row, saw three ball games in a week, and headed to Chicago for a spontaneous get-a-way to see U2.  After that, I needed some time to recover.  Got back into it by painting on Saturday.  The above paintings are based off of mri images.  I love the softness and the ways the colors blend.  These work quite well for my vision, and I will look forward to playing with these and layering them.  Off to find more images!