Approaching Typography: Fluid Forms in Hand
Hand-lettered typography is meticulously crafted by hand with acrylics, watercolor, and inks, then scanned and refined in Adobe Creative Suite for seamless print and digital applications.
On-Site Sketching: Laying the Foundations
While working en plein air, I capture the essence of a scene with quick ink and pencil sketches. Starting with the architectural bones of the environment, I construct dynamic compositions and layer in gestural marks for figures and action. These serve as blueprints for later paintings that bring the moment to life.
Painting Layers: Building Depth and Refinement
Emerging from initial sketches, my paintings unfold through fluid layers of watercolor washes, acrylic builds, and ink accents, infusing scenes with emotional depth and atmospheric vibrancy. As the canvas evolves, capturing fleeting light and human gesture, I transition to Adobe Creative Suite for meticulous digital enhancement: color balancing for tonal harmony, compositing elements for narrative flow, and output optimization ensuring crisp adaptability across print and screen. This hybrid approach refines every stroke, transforming raw intuition into polished, versatile works ready for diverse applications.