Linen Studies: A Fundamental Studio Practice

as my work continues to evolve, it’s important i take moments to reflect on the stages that are subconsciously happening with or without my control. when i get into a pattern of overthinking, over-producing or over-working, it’s best to strip everything back to basics. i remember to become a student again. when i strip it all away, I’m reminded that my love for art is built on the foundation of drawing. the contrasts, mechanics and fundamentals of charcoals. the messy, tangible side of things. when your work supplies your cost of living, you begin to believe there is no room for ‘bad work’. by not giving yourself the space to experiment, fail or play— ultimately— you will only create the lackluster work you wanted to so baldy avoid in the first place.

I’m deep in the process of stripping back the layers in my work. how can i better build a painting? what am i trying to say? who said it best, long before me?

Consistency in the studio becomes the main focus. but in this, there has to be a specific form of release. i have to change the narrative that i am stepping into my studio to create something meant to connect with someone else. I have to now step into the studio knowing that i may create work that no one ever sees, ever CONNECTS with, ever digests. Some will be thrown away, painted over. Others may sit in a corner for years before i learn to re-approach them. When i first began painting, i had little to no imposter syndrome, because i had no eyes on my work. there was a SPECIFIC type of freedom in that. these next several months focus on obtaining that freedom once more; remembering that my work will only feel SUBSTANTIAL if i am fully backing what i create.

Linen Works

While moving back to charcoals and foundational mediums, i’ve created new collections that enable my studio practice to remain in the forefront, (while in the background!)

these linen studies allow my work to remain steady; not altering or changing the course in order to financially reap the benefits of creating work that other people respond to. when investing in these works; not only are you obtaining a vital part of my process, but fully backing my creative exploration and expansion of the work in my career.

to see more of the linen collection, please click here