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Up Against The Wall & Other Works

1. Takeout                                             

2. Up Against The Wall                  

3. Adaptation From The Plugged Comic Strip

4. Sketch Of A Nude Man # 2

5. Sketch Of A Squatting Man Wearing A Bikini

6. Sketch Of A Woman                 

7. Sketch Studies Of Nude Man Lying With Feet And Sex

8. Sketches Of Facial Expressions For A Character


1. " Takeout " is adapted from a panel of the " Plugged " comic strip. I wanted to recreate a realistic scene, with more details. And I used washes to integrate soft shadows, cast from the window's light.



2. I wanted to see how my comic strip would look in the ballpoint pen and ink wash style, again. And I also wanted to use a more simplistic approach, with the wash layers. At the time, when this strip was produced, I liked the effect. But, the fondness, was reduced, shortly afterwards. And I decided, to stop creating comic strips, during this period. I felt overwhelmed with too many ideas and options, to pursue creatively. This was not the first time, that I experienced  such a moment. And it probably will not be the last.

3. This is another adaptation from the " Plugged " comic strip. I experimented with drawing individual panels, in different mediums. This adaptation was also done with my ballpoint pen and ink washes. I liked this approach, and the composition. But the fluctuations of perceptions, during this period became overwhelming and confusing. This is because I was not willing to fully embrace the changes. I still held on to the idea of using one medium and approach, to my ideas, because it was comfortable. Art supplies were stored into my closet. and taken out again. I was haunted by the desire to see these men, created with various techniques, textures and colors! But the overall thought of having to do this, was becoming too stressful and tedious! I still struggle with this. But, I continue to work on it, and take my time. And I realize everything does not have to be done at once. 

 

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