Most artists tend to use sketch pads when they want to hash out the details for the next work. I, on the other hand, prefer to use Post It Notes. I tend to horde them when I’m at work and use them to write any and everything down but I also found they’re great for sketching. I think I like them because of the way they force me to compartmentalize my ideas and it’s easier for me to visualize how the drawings will take look on the entire canvas.
Anyway, here are some of my latest doodles for what I hope to be a cityscape series. I’ve never really done architectural works so this one will be a real challenge because I’m trying to do something that doesn’t look so technical and cold while giving life to concrete skyscrapers. It’s very much a work in progress but I’ll keep you posted (no pun intended….really).
Looking forward to seeing your series. I don’t doodle on post-its but I will tear up some church bulletins during service. Something about doodling helps you process better. At least for me.
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You know that I’m looking forward to adding this series to my collection. You should consider a borough series…spotlighting the neighborhoods…capturing the brownstones and color palette of Brooklyn, 125th Street, etc. Can’t wait to view the end results of this project.
Ani: I totally agree about the importance of doodling. I guess it’s the brain’s form of visual problem solving.
Elle: I was considering a borough series, though that would also mean that I would have to stop being such a snob to the Bronx and check it out. I haven’t been up there in a long time. I’ll be interested to see how this turns out too