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| Pod sketches 1-4. Ink, watercolor, colored pencil, & oil pastel in sketchbook. |
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| Pod sketches 5-8. Ink, watercolor, colored pencil, & oil pastel in sketchbook. |
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| Pod sketches 9-12. Ink, watercolor, colored pencil, & oil pastel in sketchbook. |
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| Pod sketches 13-16. Ink, watercolor, colored pencil, & oil pastel in sketchbook. |
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| Pod sketches 17-20. Ink in sketchbook. (Unfinished.) |
As many of you might already know, I'm all about painting for process. That's the heart of what FEARLESS® Painting is about. But a big part of my heart has been itching for something else lately when it comes to my Art.
A project? A purpose? Something to wrap my mind around and examine?
I've mentioned this a few weeks ago as well--those ol' pod like creatures keep coming up for me.
You see, me and the pod like thingys have had an on-again/off-again love affair for almost two decades, I'd say.
So that's what I've been up to.
I've decided that I am going to do 100 sketches of them--to purely play with the composition and to stretch, pull, prod, and mess around with this whole pod like thing.
Yep, this is purely painting for product. And it's fun! Total fun--because I've taken it on more like a scientist I guess, than an Artist.
I'm curious. Curious about how I can manipulate negative space--and how it effects the composition when I leave or fill in the white. I'm curious how I can bring movement in through my color choices and marks. I'm curious how they can all compliment and play off one another. I'm curious if after 100 of these babies where it will lead to.
What has also been exciting about starting these sketches is that I've become more obsessed with seeing shapes everywhere. For instance--I think I spent about 20 minutes alone at the bell pepper aisle of the grocery store--wishing I had brought my camera. It was pod heaven!!!
Plus, when Nyla and I go for our daily walk--I'm starting to look past the actual objects I encounter--and start to see them purely as organic forms. That's bringing loads of ideas to mind for pod adventures as well.
So you've been warned. You have not seen the last of the pod thingys.
9 comments:
Hmm the pods...
I like and dislike them at the same time. They creep me out, but I can't stop looking. I have this weird respect for the creepiness they give me. They really have a life of their own. I'm really interested to see how your exploration with them develops! :) love it!
love pods. love your pods. most forms begin as a pod of some kind. they are so mysterious. totally makes me wanna push some clay around.
crabs and claws, wiggly butts, half side of a womans shape-breast exposed. motherhood my dear - that's what i see.
"Total fun--because I've taken it on more like a scientist I guess, than an Artist."
Art and science are not as foreign to each other as you would think. I'm an engineer in my day job and also an artist. Both influence each other in a huge way. Its interesting to bring that kind of thought into your work, it really changes things up. :)
Your blog posts always inspire me. I love these!!
wow Connie,
These are something else. I love the organic work you do and when you incorporate it in to your portrait paintings too. It is interesting.... because on some level, you are the ultimate pod right now.
I wonder if that little pea you are carrying has something to do with the resurfacing of your pod love.
can't wait to see him.
Alma
They are very cool, and a great study. I love having projects like this, and setting a goal of 100 is awesome. Enjoy your drawing!
I wouldn't call this painting for product (sounds like painting to sell) but painting to explore or painting to honour.
Hi Connie,
I have been lurking around your site for awhile now, soaking up your wonderful energy and inspiring words. And working up the courage to do Total Alignment.
But what prompted me to respond to this post was your mentioning walking Nyla. I assume that is your dog? I have a dog named Nyla too, so I just had to laugh and send a quick response. It is such an unusual name. I hope your Nyla brings you as much joy and unconditional love as mine does.
Thank you!
Amy
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