I finally got a chance to play around with color schemes this morning using my Autodesk Sketch software. I have mixed feelings about using the computer to do this. I find it a lot easier to manipulate color using watercolor than with this software. And, if I’m creating “handmade” goods, does too much computer use “taint” a handmade piece? Yesterday I got a chance to see the “Storybook Stars” exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art. Illustrators from the past 50 years were represented. Many of them continue to use tracing paper, charcoal, pen/ink, watercolor and gauche. They are true masters of illustration. But, there are many masters of digital illustration as well. I know a few of them personally. To answer my own question, I don’t think computers “taint” or should even be associated in a negative way. What’s more important is the freedom of the artist. I don’t think I should be constrained by my feelings. I love making things by hand, but I shouldn’t be afraid to hop the fence to sample what’s on the other side.
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Gregg…
Beautiful work! I think your graphics need to be made into tiles. Let me know. I need an excuse to get back out to the studio.
Take care.
…James
P.S. I posted some photos from my last solo show on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
Check out “520 Tiny Cups”. I think you’ll like it!
Thanks James,
I was just telling someone that I should call you up to see if I can make a few tiles. As soon as I finish cutting this block I’ll let you know. It should be done by wed of next week.
I saw “520 Tiny Cups” a while back on Flickr…..very cool! We were actually up north during your reception in Midland. We were going to attend before our camper had a malfunction and caused us to come home prematurely.