Based on a photo of the first “space walk” by an American (Ed White, 3 June, 1965).
Charcoal
“Moon Walk”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton, A3. Based on a photo of the second man on the moon (Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, 21 July 1969).
“Black Hole”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton, A3. Back to more experiments, trying out ideas for a very large piece. “Right way up” it is kinda black hole-ish. Turn it upside down, and it’s a volcano in a crater. Bizarre.
“Hope”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton Paper, A3.
“Eye”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton Paper, A3.
“Charcoal Rose”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton Paper, A3. In memory of the unicorn that was lost. Not much more to say – a Mackintosh Style rose in charcoal.
“Paisley Eye”
Charcoal on Rag Cotton Paper, A3.
“Lost Unicorn.”
Subtitle: “Innocence Gone.” Experiment with Charcoal and UV powder on Rag Cotton Paper. A3. Taken from the last photograph (I know of) when I was a teenager. Photos of me from then onwards are few and far between. Any that do exist aren’t widely shared. Experience has made me an incredibly private person. I have …
“Black Heart.”
Charcoal and some Spray Paint on Rag Cotton. A3. Sister piece to “Warm Heart” So, detail is not so easy when using paint on the Rag Cotton. What about charcoal? Again, I was really happy with the result. Having essentially started using Charcoal about a week ago for the first time, it is growing on …
“Innocence!”
3 pieces, Charcoal / Acrylic Paint / Powder, on Rag Cotton Paper, A4. At one time or another, everyone has innocence. Sooner or later, that innocence is lost. It fades with life experience. For some, it is a far more abrupt process – ended traumatically. What become the “hazy days of yonder” for most are …