Day 17

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

Federico Fellini

That is such a true statement. And as I get older, when I do art, I try to make it as close to my vision as I can. I perceive illustration and design as the points where my vision merges with someone else's. Not always easy, but always interesting. 

This is mixed media: watercolor, colored pencil and felt tip pen.  Circa 1991 to 1995. I cut the bag of runes out and put them in my current Photoshop assignment. I will post that in a couple of days. 

Day 9

"By three methods we may learn wisdom:
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. "

— Confucius: was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher

A sketch, or comp, circa 1990's. I have three subjects I really can get lost in. Flowers, Critters of any sort including insects, and people. A Portrait is the most challenging thing to do. 

The quote is very much about all things in life, and for me very much about the way I approach art. I constantly reflect on what I am doing and what I have done. Imitation teaches you about how others have successfully approached a problem. Experience is key to becoming a decent artist. Practice, practice, practice.