Musings
In Texas it is already feeling like Spring. Sun shine, warm weather, and flowering trees- it is this incongruous time my body picks to come down with a cold. So while I've been doing my best impression of a lead paper weight there's unfortunately not much knitting to show. I did however, come across my portfolio and to distract from lack of other photos, here's a couple of pieces I've done.
Chalk pastel and colored pencil
Tria markers
Looking through my work I realized I always did lean towards the technical/realistic side of creating. I've discovered that this marriage of creative and technical is what I enjoy about knitting as well. I love creating things, working with color and style yet working to get each little detail just exact and perfecting a technique. I always was the odd kid who's favorite classes were Art and Math. I never thought I'd actually find anything to do with those skills combined. Now knitting has taken over both sides of my brain.
Oh and yes, the car piece is actually done in markers. They're "graphic artist" markers at $5-$6 a piece. That was a kick in the pants starting college and having to shell out $400 for markers.
Chalk pastel and colored pencil
Tria markers
Looking through my work I realized I always did lean towards the technical/realistic side of creating. I've discovered that this marriage of creative and technical is what I enjoy about knitting as well. I love creating things, working with color and style yet working to get each little detail just exact and perfecting a technique. I always was the odd kid who's favorite classes were Art and Math. I never thought I'd actually find anything to do with those skills combined. Now knitting has taken over both sides of my brain.
Oh and yes, the car piece is actually done in markers. They're "graphic artist" markers at $5-$6 a piece. That was a kick in the pants starting college and having to shell out $400 for markers.
Comments
OMG, your marker renderings are fantastic. That was my FAVOURITE part of design school. Yummy Pantone markers.
Posted by: Felicia from sweetgeorgia | March 17, 2006 01:18 PM
Freaking AMAZING!! :)MissMeshell xx
Posted by: LittleMissMeshell | March 17, 2006 07:03 PM
You're sooo talented!... I love the first picture!!! I've always admired people who could paint realistic scenes and objects. ^^
Posted by: Brahdelt | March 18, 2006 05:37 AM
Right now, I'm sitting here looking at your drawings with my jaw dropped to the floor! I love both of them, but am facinated by the car. It took me a minute to realize the car was not a photo!!!Thanks for sharing! wendy
Posted by: Wendy | March 18, 2006 10:05 AM
Amazing work. I've only ever dabbled in visual arts, having only a few versions of various still life to show for it. I'm a huge fan of realism and, since I don't do very well at it, I've decided to stick with my crafty stuff.You're one in a million!
Posted by: Sachi | March 18, 2006 03:59 PM
I can't believe you drew that car! It looks like a photograph. Amazing. Are you still in school?
Posted by: Zarah | March 18, 2006 06:27 PM
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Posted by: rougeau26 | March 24, 2006 12:41 PM
WOW! your artwork is amazing. I came to college wanting to fine arts..painting, drawing. I especially portraiture. But I soon discovered a little room called the fibers studio and have been there ever since...I do miss drawing though. Your pictures make me want to take some time out to draw again. And I can't believe how good that car picture is.
Posted by: rougeau26 | March 24, 2006 12:42 PM
Wow! Your work is amazing. I was attracted to your site via your pulse-warmer pattern on MagKnits; I'm glad I stayed to look around!
Posted by: k | April 2, 2006 08:22 PM