
Number 19 (detail) India ink wash with graphite
(2007) 30"W x 22"H
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Phase 2 of the
Black on Black series begins with gradual lightening of the backgrounds moving toward the light.
Ink that was saturated is now diluted with a graphite power wash.
The line becomes more figurative searching out demons in the dark.
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Number 20, Ink and graphite wash, graphite pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H
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Number 25, Ink and graphite wash, graphite paint, pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H
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Number 26 (detail) Ink & graphite wash, graphite pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H
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Number 26 detail
(2007) 30"W x 22"H
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Number 27, Ink and graphite wash, pencil
(2008) 30"W x 22"H
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Number 28 (detail) Ink and graphite wash with pencil
(2008) 30"W x 22"H
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The series is continuing
to evolve as I work toward its resolution. The backgrounds will
continue to lighten and seek form from ink and graphite washes.
Eventually, as I see it, the series will conclude with an all white
background.
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