Perseverance

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In the face of adversity, persevere. This is the second and improved portrait of my friend, Martha. I hope she likes it this time.

Upon comparison with the first one, it is vastly different. I was able to make the improvements by scanning and enlarging the tiny images that she had given me. A pity that I hadn't thought of it earlier. It would have saved a lot of frustration, time and paint. How do you think the second one compares to the photograph?

More fun at Mary's

This little fellow made his way into Mary's studio: a beautiful leaf insect, so delicate and intricate. It was a joy to discover him, just like learning a new technique. I expect that I'll be just as happy when I get to play around with screen-prints, next at Mary's

More Drawings

These drawings were done while "traipsing" around Port-of-Spain and St. James with my friend and fellow artist, Marissa. As an artist, one has to be very discreet when using unwitting models.For, if you are discovered, they may become self-conscious or even down-right surly.

Imaginative Composition

This is one of a series of conceptual paintings that I am developing. However, I am not working entirely from my head because I use real life drawings to work out some of the areas that might be difficult to visualize. fortunately for me, I live on a river-bank so the bamboo that I needed for this painting was readily available. I also did several studies forthe figures until it was right for me.

MONOPRINTS

At last my anticipated monoprinting session with Mary Adam came off yesterday and these are some of the fun results.

DRAWINGS

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Here are two of my drawings. the one at the top is called Pensive Youth and this one shows some patrons in one of my favourite haunts on Chacon St, downtown Port-of-Spain. I call it The Bocas Four. Like all of my drawings, they are done on the spot.