I continue to develop drawings of objects using old pastel on coloured paper. Here I’ve been studying An Ice Hockey mask and gloves with a view to combining drawings of these objects with others.
Drawings
I use drawing as a very accessible, flexible and direct way of making artwork. In theory you can use a burnt stick or other basic item to create marks; I tend to use black oil pastels of various colours and sizes as they give me an immediate strong line, which is almost impossible to rub-out. So once I make a mark I’m committed to it. My work has often been described as urban and visually strong. I’ve been influenced by comic books, pop art, Van Gogh and urban signage. |