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Lizard King, Mixed Media
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Lizard King Sketch, 5"x4", Ball Point Pen
I keep sketching and doodling close in terms what is valuable about them. That is the sweet spot when I am working because it allows me to stay lose but also have an objective. I solve my value composition in this stage, creating arrangement of noise against silhouettes.
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Lizard King Process, 20"x30", Mixed Media
This is actually an old post but it is one of the few recordings I have of a piece done from start to finish. It starts out with a rough drawing along with a cool wash. I chose the wash as a cool color, knowing the final image would be on the warmer side just to have the contrast underneath. Steps 2-4, is my "Awkward Hair Growth" phase. It's basically a back and forth of creating form, scribbling everywhere, and using random mediums to build up layers. Number 5 is when I tie those forms together, mostly with colored pencils and acrylics before I polish up minor details in the finish.