Although I do prefer using the CMY colour model in my work to layer my drawings one on top of another, I have been moving forward with this project by randomly selecting a coloured chalk pastel to work with. This has led to more variation in the colour choices and should also lead into more variation once I start layering drawings and the colours start melting together.

I have gone through my photo archive and have pulled out a few photos that showcase the full body (if not, a partial body). I have also updated my archive with photos taken both end of last year and this year. I have been enjoying using these full body references. Visually in my drawings I can see more interesting forms developing within the layers. Below is a snippet of these photos. (I do have access to photos taken at The Historic Village which have open permissions for us

This first pillar was created as more of a test to figure out not only how to construct them, but also as a test visually. Construction wise I have found that using the screws was a better way to go as it was easier, more time effective, and feels much more sturdy. I was able to offset the screws slightly so that they don't hit into each other going in from both sides of the corner. Visually I don't think that the screws take away from the drawings on the piller but I do thin

For the construction of the pillars I need to figure out what would be the best way to piece them together. Here (below) I have tested out no nails glue. I found that this works really well and is not noticeable, but, I have found that because the boards of which I am drawing on have warped slightly (some more than others), I have to weigh it down quite a bit, and on top of that it takes around a full 24 hours for the glue to fully cure meaning that I would only be able to gl

Today I was out of action due to a mild flare up. Im feeling a bit more comfortable to share when I have these flare ups as well as the activities that may have caused them. At this point in time I feel like it is important to share a little bit regarding this as it DOES affect how I work, as well as the amount of work I can do. There is a multi exhibition launch tonight at the historic village and so I chose to take a days break away from the studio and turn my attention to