The Creative Process
The process of creating a work of art can vary greatly, I often make two to three trips out to the location I will be working on just to evaluate the angle of the sun at different times of day, before I even set pen to paper.When working in black and white the shadows being cast are what help set the mood and create interest. After deciding on the time of day (occasionally the time of year) a series of digital photographs are taken from various points of view,in this day and age working on site is not always practical. After determining the best time of day and perspective for the piece I will set down at the drafting table and work out a rough pencil sketch,when I am satisfied I will finally put pen to paper.I remove all clutter from view,those thing we take for granted but which do not enhance the work, power lines,cars in the drive,garbage cans.