The grid has become a theme

When I completed this drawing I realised my last three drawings have been in a grid format (see here and here), and the next one, which is still in the planning stages, will also be set out in a grid, but probably very different to this. It will evolve as they all do.

Once again, this was inspired by flowers, but the initial inspiration is long gone, the final images have more relation to living creatures, whether from the sea, the land or the sky.

The palette is limited on this one, to keep a sense of unity between the forms. I used mainly a purpley blue with inserts of hot pink and yellow. Each individual form speaks to the others around it, connecting as objects in their natural surroundings tend to do.

The base drawing is Liquid Pencil, the main drawing is coloured pencils.

Unknown's avatar

Author: anna warren portfolio

I draw, I paint, I am a printmaker. Always searching for the interesting detail in the world around me.

12 thoughts

  1. The grid perhaps satisfies different aspects of your personality. The free forms allow your imagination to soar and your subconscious (because you have no idea how they will develop). The grid satisfies your ordered side, putting each individual into its rightful place. I know that I’m being overly simplistic but it’s a nice theory. I expect we all have different sides from which aspects of our art pour forth. Nobody else uses coloured pencil like you. Your vision is unique.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

    1. I like your theory, and it makes perfect sense. I do have that need for tidiness and order, but also the need to break out too, and working like this really does satisfy those potentially conflicting sides of my personality. You nailed it, as you usually do!

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

      1. I love it when I get it right. Your art always makes me think. That is a good thing about blogs, it invites the viewer to consider and analyse. Coincidence that we both published a post yesterday as neither of us post frequently. Our wavelengths were in sync.

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply

        1. You are absolutely right about blogs offering the opportunity for a viewer to consider and analyse. I have decided to invest more time in keeping the blog up to date – I will continue to use Instagram but have disabled my Facebook Art Page. Social media seems to be in a state of flux at the moment, and I am realising the joy of slower, more thoughtful interactions such as we are having now. Also, the opportunity to show an artwork in a larger format, where it can be seen in more detail is an element in this decision. We will see how it goes!

          Like

          Reply

          1. Social media does indeed seem to be in a state of flux, especially for Americans I think. Yes, a blog does feel worthwhile. And posts don’t just disappear into forgotten-land (as they do on FB). Blog posts continue to be looked at months and years after they were published. Posts are a platform for real dialogue between viewers and artist.

            Liked by 1 person

            Reply

  4. This is an exciting and lovely piece. I’m intrigued by how you can start with something like a flower and transform it into something of your own making and imagination.

    I also like using grids (usually for travel), but haven’t in awhile. No matter how you divide them, they manage to hold the final work together. Thanks for sharing.

    Like

    Reply

    1. Grids are such a useful starting point aren’t they, and can lead to all sorts of interesting things! I always have to have a structure of some kind to begin with, then let the imagery take me on a journey! I have just prepared the basis of a new work, once again a grid, but I have a feeling this one may really break out of it! Thanks so much Jean!

      Like

      Reply

Leave a comment