Portfolio > Drawing Constructions

Because of the assembled and installation nature of this work I call these drawing constructions. I am continuing to work in a modular style that I have been using for a number of years. I use multiple pieces of drawing paper of various sizes that overlap, join edge to edge or are cut to reveal a negative shape or alter the shape of the drawing surface itself. The scale of the piece can grow or contract during the process and forms a unique composition with each installation.
I’m using human and animal anatomy imagery to explore themes of fragility, the concealing, excavating and the exposing of layers, humans influence on the ecosystem and coexisting with wildlife.

Pine Meadow (detail)
Mixed media on paper
2019
Pine Meadow
Mixed media on paper
2019
Bird in Hand - Installed at CEI Artworks, Corvallis OR
Mixed media drawing
dimensions vary
2019
Where-Fox - Fire House Studio
Graphite on paper
2018
The Boxer
Mixed media on paper
Dimensions vary
2018
Sentry #2
mixed media on paper
36" x 96"
2018
Sentry #2
water soluble drawing media on paper
2018
Sentry #2 (detail)
Mixed media on paper
36" x 96"
2018
Sentry #1
Water soluble drawing media on paper
36" x 96"
2018
Sentry #1 (detail)
Mixed media on paper
36" x 96"
2018
Fire House Studio Triceratops w/sink
water soluble drawing media on paper
2018
Blue Lake, Caldera
Charcoal on paper
72" x 109"
2013
Blue Lake, Caldera
Charcol on paper
72" x 109"
2013