WORKS IN PROGRESS
Studio Session: 16”x 19” Composition - Working Title “Nocturnal Interlude (Moonrise)” - Part 2
May 25, 2020
Layer Progress
Work in Progress Video of a 16” x 19” Composition on a Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll. Layering and detailing plant leaves.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Celadon Green, Pale Sage, Canary Yellow, Chartreuse, Grass Green, Olive Green, Peacock Green, Indigo Blue and Noir (Black).
*Music: "Thrust (Mantis) II" - Josh Sessoms, ‘Orchid Mantis’ (2017).
Studio Session: 16”x 19” Composition - Working Title “Nocturnal Interlude (Moonrise)”
May 22, 2020
Layer Progress
Work in Progress Video of a 16” x 19” Composition on a Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll. Coloring in the python after having finished the lavender.
Materials Used (Python Snake)
Prismacolor Premier Goldenrod, Jasmine, Chocolate, Cream, Dark Umber, 10% Cool Grey, 20% French Grey and Noir (Black).
*Music: "Shadow (Orchid) I" - Josh Sessoms, 'Orchid Mantis' (2017)..
Studio Session: 24”x 18” Composition - Working Title “Serpentine Zephyr - Part 3”
September 3, 2019
Layer Progress
Work in Progress Video of a 24” x 18” Composition. Coloring in the fire and greenery of the forest.
Materials Used
Materials used: Prismacolor Premier Goldenrod, Limepeel, Dark Green, Green Ocre, Indanthrone Blue, Chartreuse, Pumpkin Orange, Spanish Orange, Mahogany Red, Grass Green, Moss Green and Celadon.
*Music: ‘Dark Magus’ - Miles Davis, 1977.
Studio Session: 24”x 18” Composition - Working Title “Serpentine Zephyr - Part 2”
June 5, 2019
Layer Progress
Coloring the skin and hair with Prismacolor Premier Espresso, Chocolate, Dark Brown and Black.
Materials Used
Faber-Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll.
*Music: "Late Night Phone Calls" - Shabazz Palaces, 2017.
Studio Session: 24”x 18” Composition - Working Title “Serpentine Zephyr - Part 1”
May 13, 2019
Layer Progress
The shawl is being colored in with Indigo Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Periwinkle, True Blue and Indanthrone Blue.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll.
*Music: “Do You Love Me?" - Nick Cave, “Let Love In” (1994).
Studio Session: Drawing an Untitled 44”x 42” Composition - Part 2
April 29, 2019
Layer Progress
The robe is being colored in with Light Cadmium Red, Scarlet Red, Dark Red Deep Red and Alizarin Crimson.
Materials Used
Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll.
*Music: “Shadow of a Doubt" - Sonic Youth, “Evol” (1986).
Studio Session: Drawing a 48”x 36” Composition
January 25, 2019
Layer Progress
The first layers of color are being laid down as part of the underdrawing.
Materials Used
Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll. Foray Dual-Powered Electric Pencil Sharpener.
*Music: Stevie Wonder - “Visions” & “Where Were You When I Needed You”
Studio Session: “Vespertine Silhouettes Within - Part 3”
October 26, 2018
Part 2 of a Work in Progress Video of the 17” x 14” Composition Titled "Vespertine Silhouettes Within." Materials used: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Acid-Free Paper 130 gsm. *Music: "Body Memory", Björk.
Layer Progress
The shawl and necklace are being colored in with Black, Burnt Ochre, 50% Warm Grey, 90% Warm Grey, Orange, 30% French Grey and Chocolate.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Acid-Free Paper 130 GSM.
*Music: "Body Memory" - Björk, “Utopia” (2017).
Studio Session: “Vespertine Silhouettes Within - Part 2”
October 23, 2018
Layer Progress
Adding color on top of the base layers with Prismacolor Chocolate.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Acid-Free Paper 130 GSM.
*Music: "Take Off Your Cool (featuring Norah Jones)" - Outkast, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” (2003).
Studio Session: “Vespertine Silhouettes Within - Part 1”
September 28, 2018
Layer Progress
The hair is being colored in with Sepia, Sandbar Brown, Espresso, Chocolate and Dark Brown.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Acid-Free Paper 130 GSM.
*Music: "Inamorata" - Miles Davis, ‘Live-Evil’ (1971).
Studio Session: Drawing an Untitled 44”x 42” Composition
July 9, 2018
Layer Progress
The necklace is being colored in with Bronze, Beige, Burnt Ochre, Eggshell, Goldenrod, Jasmine and Spanish Orange.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper Roll.
*Music: Queens of the Stone Age, “Songs for the Deaf" (2002).
Studio Session: “She Hides in Sleep (Where Darkness Rests Its Head)”
May 27, 2018
Layer Progress
The lips are being colored in with Beige, Henna, Nectar, Mahogany Red, Espresso, Chocolate and Sienna Brown.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore Acid-Free Heavyweight Paper Roll 163 GSM.
*Music: "Dreams" - Alfa Mist, ‘Nocturne’ (2015).
Studio Session: “…And Yet Those Dark Eyes Flicker With Doubt”
May 21, 2018
Layer Progress
The final layers of the skin are being colored in with Dark Brown, Burnt Ochre, Espresso, Chocolate and Sienna Brown.
Materials Used
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Strathmore Acid-Free Heavyweight Paper Roll 163 GSM.
*Music: "Mr. White" - Khruangbin, ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ (2015).