Black chalk on handmade paper, detail

I’ve been working on a new series of drawings. I will use some as a starting point for paintings. It’s all work from my imagination.

black chalk on handmade paper, detail

When I draw I don’t worry about anatomy problems. I know I can sort all of that out later. Also, often the “problems” are what make the drawings say what I want to say.

black chalk on handmade paper

This is just a small sample, with the most sexy parts cropped out. I think it is going to be something special.

I made this paper myself. It took a lot of research and work to learn to make it, but there was no other way to get what I wanted.

[2 April 2009]