NUTS ABOUT THE SOFT MOON

I've decided to call my immediate music interest posts "Nuts About..." from now on. Here's the most recent band that I've had on constant rotation as of late. enjoy Circles by The Soft Moon

SHAPING UP

I don't often post images of my artwork here on C.O.P., but I've mentioned in a prior post that I shifted my style a little in an attempt to experiment and maybe loosen up my style a bit. To aid in this transformation I bought big single sheets of Ingres paper, some india ink, and a couple medium sized Japanese calligraphy brushes. I expected the process to be minimal and quick with somewhat purposefully sloppy results- a quick stroke here- a splash of a curve there... but as soon as I made my first stroke I realized my perfectionism was a beast that could not be slain with my new weapons. I instead became obsessed with creating perfect circles and forms that could almost be the blueprints for highly polished sculptures. Still, I was determined to complete the images with only the ink and brush and no compass. A series of these new creatures was created and here are a couple that I have photographed for you!