In my drawings and paintings, watercolor is synonymous with human experience. In addition to its immediacy, watercolor mirrors many human behaviors such as stubbornness, tenderness, and spontaneity. I carry these characteristics with me when working on my portraits, each work reflecting both the qualities of the material and that of the sitter. As I observe them, I use the transparency of watercolor to layer different poses on top of each other, referencing both time and movement.
Transparency is a consistent element in my work. When painting in translucent layers, there is visual evidence of memory. The initial pose is never forgotten, but rather it is preserved under the succeeding poses. When these poses overlap, subtle distortions start to reveal themselves, creating small areas of rest within the composition. In these works, I break down moments to gain a better sense of familiarity.
Transparency is a consistent element in my work. When painting in translucent layers, there is visual evidence of memory. The initial pose is never forgotten, but rather it is preserved under the succeeding poses. When these poses overlap, subtle distortions start to reveal themselves, creating small areas of rest within the composition. In these works, I break down moments to gain a better sense of familiarity.
