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In this piece, I begin with light charcoal lines. With expressive strokes, the figure is defined, and the direction of the work is discovered. While drawing, I try to combine my perception of the animal with the strokes that I am laying down. Gradually those two become one as I work. I attempt to characterize more precisely the gentleness of this donkey as well as her stubborn nature. This blending of mediums (ink and charcoal) also brings the piece a more graphic sense of style, while adhering to the gentleness of the charcoal. While this was initially meant to enhance the character of the figure, it also works well with the gentle fur on the top of the head and ears as well as the wiry fur on the face. I like to think of the dichotomy of stubbornness and gentleness that I see in this piece. The donkey can easily suggest a stubborn nature as we associate this stereotype with the animal, but there is also a sweetness to the way it lays its head on the fence. Donkey's often protect herds of sheep and other animals, they work hard, they love deeply, and they are cautious and curious. We could all learn a few things by acting more like a jackass now and then.
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:12 W x 8 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:17.25 W x 13.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
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I spend a great deal of time exploring color; it’s subjective nature, it’s ability to arouse feelings in the subconscious, and the way it creates depth in two dimensional space. Shades and tone play a vital role in my images, giving emphasis to a certain detail, creating space between two elements, or adding a sense of gravity or levitation. I often think of how children see the world as I paint; simple shapes, bright, new colors, and a knowledge of themselves that often gets lost as they age. As a kid I knew my place in the world and didn’t care about my place in history. I’d like the simplicity of that life back. I love old things…. from my 17 year old dog to my 51 year old truck, from jazz to boxing; the ingrained narrative of things that have withstood time. I don’t buy into the concern for celebrity that plagues the modern digital age. I long for the days when people spent more time on porches with neighbors and less time in front of screens. I graduated with a degree in art from The University of Georgia and spent years chasing other careers; from sales to firefighting. Fourteen years later, after a serious injury, I found myself picking up art again. I now create art full time, and live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife and a herd of elderly animals.
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