I started these drawings as an experiment in combining spatial fusions with intentionally misplaced marks. I wanted to see if I could disrupt space and create hybrid forms. I also considered tonal patterns as the drawings progressed: I wanted dynamic arrangements with variety in shapes.
The drawings developed individual moods and characters as I worked on them. I eventually stopped trying to direct the outcomes. Miyoko Ito, a favorite artist, once said that she tried not to think while working on her paintings. She just did. I followed her advice and made instinctual moves that sometimes seemed irrational…
Judy and I watched “Finding Dory” last night. The Blue Tang improvised her way out of tough situations. She didn’t have a plan until something clicked in her head. My best artistic practice follows in Dory’s footsteps (fin sweeps?). The unintended adventures keep me engaged.
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