The Journey http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress Lifelong Journey of an artist... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:03:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Fluidity + Pattern http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/fluidity-pattern http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/fluidity-pattern#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:01:59 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=342
I love the art of Chuck Close. Recently I began a painting technique similar to the one displayed in the above pictures. He developed a technique where an entire image is made up of tiny equally sized portions, that are filled with various colors and shapes. The effect is amazing. When an individual steps back, the total image is seen. But, when they move closer, only organic shapes and colors can be seen. It is similar to the concept of orderly chaos. What seems to be chaotic is actually methodical and well planned. I love process and technique, while displaying a fluid idea.

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]]> http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/currently-on-my-deskeasel/feed Be the Artist you are http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/be-the-artist-you-are http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/be-the-artist-you-are#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:53:21 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=338 The past few weeks have taught me a lot about inspiration vs replication. I have researched and studied the works of many different artists; gaining valuable insights on various techniques. About 2 weeks ago, I came across the work of an artist that literally blew me away. She seemed to have encapsulated all of the pen & ink, graphics, and color pieces that I have been trying to work out. So, with this ‘inspiration’, I pressed forward. I was able to create a different style of work by utilizing some of her techniques. The end result was nice, but it was not completely satisfying. However, yesterday I realized what I had been trying to bring forth and the ideas began to flow again.
It is true that inspiration is good for any creative individual. But, it is very important to make sure that the inspiration does not lead to a replication of another’s work. I was amazed when I stepped back and realized that what satisfied me is what I have been drawn to all along; pattern and bold color. So, as I move forward, I will continue to keep in mind the importance of inspiration and not replication.

FYI: The title for the next show is ‘Invisible’

]]> http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/be-the-artist-you-are/feed New Style development http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/new-style-development http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/new-style-development#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 03:33:36 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=337 I have been trying to hone in on a style for my pen and ink with color pieces. Here is a sketch that I worked on today. I like how it turned out and I am looking forward to applying this technique to pieces for my upcoming show. [medium used: pen&ink with colored pencil]

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]]> http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/new-style-development/feed Sketches and Photography http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/sketches-and-photography http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/sketches-and-photography#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:47:14 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=335 Here are some recent sketches and 2 photos that I took.

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]]> http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/patterns/feed Pen&Ink with H2OColor http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/penink-with-h2ocolor http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/penink-with-h2ocolor#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:11:00 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=331

]]> http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/penink-with-h2ocolor/feed Taxes http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/taxes http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/taxes#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:50:00 +0000 TWOGIL... http://twogil.com/Blog/wordpress/?p=330 I have been working on my taxes all week, and I am almost finished :). The process was very smooth, since I used TurboTax. What makes it even better is that it told me how much of a refund I will be receiving.
I picked up some 1099Misc forms, so that I can finish up the last few sections of my taxes. Once I send these out and take care of a few more last minute to-do’s, I will be done.
Now, back to the Art.;)

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