Inspiration Board – Facing Demons

I’m taking on a huge project with the Valhalla Art Boot Camp for VizDev. First assignment — create a mood board or reference board for a story of our own making.
This is going to be a project that is deeply personal, based on some of my own autobiographical elements mixed with a deiselpunk fantasy setting.
Suffice it to say…this is a weird project for me. And I’m really excited about it.
Jan ’23 P1

Just some construction sketches, a couple of fish, and an attempt at painting without structure.
I need some structure with a drawing before I paint right now. Or…I prefer it and the results are better. It’s a preference, not a “need.”
Learning a lot about painting like a sculptor, construction drawing, and creating strong value patterns. Will be reflected in upcoming works.
Welcome Back
My creative pursuits have led me all over the place lately. I’m back to posting here, though. Even if it’s just a few words every couple of days.
Less, but better.
Less…but better. What is something you’re doing that you could do less of? What’s something you own that you could use less of?
How can you invest in less, but better? Less cookware of higher quality? Less clothing so you have higher quality and comfort? Less on your to-do so you can focus on the shit that truly matters?
Even as I’m trying to diversify my income, I’m narrowing my focus. I’m building a new basket for some of my eggs, but it’s very closely related to my career. One basket will help the other. Niche diversity.