coloured pencil on cardboard.
A scribble that turned into something grotesque, yet undeniably interesting to look at. The 'rose' in the title alludes to the woman / she-thing and not the actual rose she is holding. Hence, 'blue rose'. Final verdict:
A bit spooky but makes a unique bookmark.
Progresso on paper.
Dani was a girl I knew in high school. The drawing was inspired by a photo I had taken of her at the year 10 formal. There was just something astounding about the devilish grin which I had caught on camera. I can't explain these things, only that they capture me and don't let go.
Video's a poor excuse, I know. But it helps me remember. I need to remember...
Sometimes there's so much beauty...in the world, I feel like I can't take it and my heart is just going to cave in.
--- American Beauty
photograph.
This was taken in Canberra, near the motel that Shirl and I stayed at. I love the silhouetted tree branches reaching into the sky. The gothic structure in the background is a nice focal point. I think this photo depicts an ominous atmosphere that is nonetheless permeated with a glimmer of hope.
Oil pastel on paper.
Part of the Mercy, Love, Freedom series in my HSC Body of Work.
mixed media.
The concept was based on the idea of rain as a bringer of peace, relief, forgiveness and mercy. The rain falling on the woman symbolises her renewal and the awakening of the senses to the natural world. Here, the drought-ridden central figure is rescued by nature's grace and fuses with the surrounding landscape.
acrylic on paper.
this was the original model for the limb on the figure in 'Defeat'.
Oil Pastels on paper.
Sorrow alludes to several characters; one of them obviously being the divine being who is called by that name in Isobelle Carmody's short story, 'The Glory Days'. (From Green Monkey Dreams.) But Sorrow the drawing portrays in parts people that I have known, and that makes him priceless.
This was one of the designs that I entered in the special edition Telstra phonecard competition for the chinese moon festival.
So when you see me look away, please take no offence, for it is I, who am overwhelmed by the intensity of your eyes; there's so much behind them.
You have a face of serenity; it is not a conventionally beautiful face, but that is hardly important when it comes to admiration. In fact, imperfections are better for their idiosyncrasies...
This is not infatuation, and it is far more enchanting than a passing crush:
O, He who graces this earth, you've certainly mesmerised me.
acrylic, impasto, sand and shells on canvas.
This one was part of my HSC body of work. It complements the 'Light Sweet Rain' series. The figure has thrown itself to the floor in utter exhaustion and defeat.
part of my Vampire Project.
for some reason, I forgot about this one when I was creating the gallery. Hence its strange location...
Oil pastels on paper.
inspired by anime.
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