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This is the earliest sketching stage I recorded in the creation process but its life had long began at conception with the first stroke of the pencil on paper -- which is usually an arc. I couldn't give a better answer to why I often begin with an arc than a rethoric 'why the heck not'.
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The drawing takes on a life of its own at the rhythm and tempo I set for it. I can take it in any direction I feel fit. That's the beauty of creating designs, there are no rules - you tune in into your emotions and go -- stay tuned in and your idea blossoms!
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Since this, as its title suggests, is an abstract design, there is really no such thing as completeness to it. I can stop it wherever it feels like it's finished -- like at this stage. But wait, how about that tentacle I feel protruding from over there!
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This is the stage I wind it up and determine that the abstraction can handle conversation with its observer on its own.
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I introduce colors and textures digitally but in many cases I start by recreating the image in vector format so I can take advantage of my smooth curvaceous lines.
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It's a jungle out there when it comes to color combinations and textures for abstract concepts. Several of my designs make fascinating surface patterns but sometimes I remove some elements of the design to make more interesting motifs fit for certain repeats.
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It's still different strokes for different folks, to me this can make excellent wallpaper and textiles for interior applications.
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In this concept as wallpaper , the design can be muted to subleties of different degrees to be less engaging; it's all a matter of taste.
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In this application as an upholstery fabric, the accent armchair demands that you pay some attention to it!
Thank you so much for watching my project.