I have been know to get off topic when I write, but I will try to keep this blog specific to my own experiences in fatherhood. However, for this post, I wanted to share a piece that I have been working on. In my other research class, we were asked to choose a theme for creating art. I have so many likes and interests, so when I am asked to commit to something like "choosing a theme" for my art work, it is a challenge. I have created themes before where I would do a series of related work, but for the most part, I get an idea, sketch it out, and just do it. Recently, it has been weighing on me to do something in regards to my fatherhood. It may have something to do with me being a father, or my own relationship with my father, but I think what sparked most of my feelings towards this theme was my realization that my own grandfathers are not invincible. Honestly, at 32, I am lucky to still have any grandfather left. But still, their declining health has made me realize what I will really be missing when they are gone. (It's starting to get morbid... this is what I mean about off topic.)
The theme of this series does not have a name yet, but it will focus around the relationship between men and in particular dads and their sons. I decided begin the series the first part of a tribute to the grandfather who has made such an impact in my life, My Papa. My idea here is not to use the the same theme or project for both classes, but rather to share actual artwork with my blog because of the connection.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
I chose to do this piece in pencil, mainly because it is an old favorite of mine and I work fast with it. I wanted to do this as a portrait as a challenge to myself, because I have not done any portraits in over a decade. Not sure why? I love doing portraits and people in general in all different styles, but I have not done any in forever. A lot work still to be done here (with the picture and my skills), but overall I am very happy with it so far.
