As an artist I am driven by passion and the need for self-expression. I am free to create my own life force; crafting spontaneous drawings using ballpoint pens, combining traditional technique with contemporary visuals, which capture the essence of the moment in its truest form. I draw in all situations but happiest when at gigs, generally in a meditative state, each pen stroke produced in time with the beat. Changing the surroundings/atmospheres, changes the lines, shapes, or style of the drawing. This is something that I constantly experiment with.
I use the entire page, as I’m creating a world within itself. The eyes are the soul of my work; they give it life, enabling me to passionately connect with each piece. The emotion of the faces represents my emotion at the time they’re created. The text is a poignant reflection of the time period of the drawing. It fits as one with the imagery.
My basic artistic concept is always to achieve balance over perfection.
Each piece is titled with the date of completion, as this directs the order of progression. The imagery appears differently to different archetypes/people, suggesting a conversation between objective and subjective perspectives. I believe this to be important about art/life, people coming together and finding freedom in their own opinions, as well as accepting the individual interpretation of others; helping us to remember that we all live in our own reality.
A lot of the Inspiration for the shapes and colours that I use are from nature and the world around me. I’m inspired by artists who give time and effort in truly nurturing their craft and techniques. Other influences are also illustration, life drawing, patterns, symmetry, symbolism, Manga, fantasy art, M.C Escher, Tribal Art, graffiti, Street Art.
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201013 Take Control of Your Own Destiny
Image by: kellyboyleartist
Ballpoint pens on Paper
21 x 29 cm