1. Eugene (small sketch) 2. Eugene (medium sketch) 3. Eugene (large sketch) Sketching separate pieces before completing a final drawing, has never been a process that I enjoyed; for long periods of time. I still prefer to start and finish a piece in pen and ink, with flaws and all, included. The journey from start to finish with pen and ink; within a single drawing, still keeps my engagement the most, because I'm more interested in working through errors, without erasing or starting over on another sheet of paper. These sketches, of a man I named Eugene, display various lines, from my pens, but I prefer to begin a drawing with rough sketching and finish it; with additional pen and ink details, within one piece. To create additional sketches or drawings, reduces the spontaneity significantly. The process feels mechanical, and I cannot continue such a process as an artist, because it suddenly feels like work.
These pieces are a continuation of the period, in which I was trying to maintain an interest in creating art. I cannot imagine ever living without creating art, but there are moments that occur when I definitely lose interest, because of mood swings and depressive episodes. It is not always easy to create, while trying to manage a mental health condition, but I am blessed to still have the determination, to do so. 1. Reggie (small sketch) 2. Reggie (medium sketch) 3. Reggie (large sketch) These were not considered to be favorites of mine. But, as far as sketching goes, they are an important contribution to my creative portfolio. I appreciate them more now, after scanning and reviewing them for posting online. I decided to name this man "Reggie", because certain names usually enter my mind when I'm observing the physical features of these men; that I create, and this name satisfied me.