Thursday, February 13, 2014

Surprise appearance. Name: Aarav



Oh, I had all kinds of interesting issues and insights with this.  First, I'm coloring in red and black and this image is looking very different from what I had expected.  Then, as it's clearly done, I finally realize it's a MAN, I put him next to Fajyaz, and they belong together. It's simple.

But.... then I Think about It. 

I expected this to be a woman, and I had a plan, all images of these babes  would have their own photograph.  The guy should also have his own too, only fair, right?  Well, I scoured my house for backgrounds and foregrounds and none worked and I made a mess in my little studio. 

And realized that, first thought best thought, Simple. I had ignored what I clearly knew to begin with when it was an aha realization and not a plan that had to fit yesterdays idea.  
So, good for me to remember: When I think I'm the do-er. I often end up realizing that thinking has nothing to do with it.

2 comments:

  1. It was a fun surprise to see two figures and to learn how this second figure emerged.
    My first thought when I saw Fajyaz was: oh she has a companion! Glad you posted your process as well.

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  2. I haven't been following our blogs for a few days and it is wonderful to come back and find all of these images. Your figures are so playful and engaging. I love to see this other world come to life

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