Creative Process
I had been wanting to document my creative process, from conceptualization to completion. So here goes…
This is how I created Nora
After I am satisfied with the illustration, I go to the local print shop to have large format black and white printouts of it. These printouts will be used as my stencil.

Prior to spraying my stencils I lay down a couple layers of collage consisting of found papers/ estate sale finds. I often use illustrations from old anatomy magazines, old wrapping paper, and love letters. I feel that the collage elements of my work add another layer of depth and texture to my work.

Each color within one of my paintings has it's own stencil. This one is for black. I cut out the sections of the stencil that I wanted to appear as black on the canvas.

Once the paint dries I like to go back over the painting with sandpaper to distress the surface of the painting slightly. This allows some of the collage to show through and also makes the paint not appear so flat.
Once everything is sanded and the paint dries for 24 hours I sign the piece and then apply matte varnish. Finally, I hand frame the canvas using simple 1.5″ inch molding from the local hardware store.
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WOW this is totally sooo cool! I love it. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
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