2014, 22″ x 30″, graphite drawing on 300# watercolor paper
A Story of Transformation
LOTUS tells the story of transformation – turning life’s hard times and challenges into a thing of beauty, and overcoming the obstacles that deter true happiness.
This artwork is new for me in many ways. LOTUS is the first figurative piece I’ve created in which my model/muse has a tattoo (but not my last). LOTUS is also the first in a new media combination of graphite on a beautiful heavyweight archival watercolor paper, resulting in a beautiful skin texture. When you look at LOTUS, think of her as life-size, so she shares a common size and scale with her sister paintings.
For me, drawing is a lifelong passion, and it is a thoroughly relaxing process for creating my new series of figurative works. Back to basics. Pencil. Paper. Music and a beautiful muse to inspire me. I’m looking forward to creating more original artworks in this style and genre.
Model: Robin