Waterspout VII

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Finished this drawing today. I'm not satisfied with it, and don't know whether it will be one to go to Denver. But it's different from the old Waterspouts, and I like the direction it's headed. One difference is, I spent three days working on it, rather than two or three hours. I'm getting more involved in the process, rather than the act, of creating a drawing. This seems worthwhile because drawing comes from a different place than writing; a wordless place. Leaving it and coming back allows me time to think about what I'm expressing, and give it a chance to show.

This drawing helped lift me from depression. I've noticed the relationship before. My most productive period of drawing (1998 and 1999) helped me grope through one of my worst depressions after Marian and Brenna moved away.

As usual, my monitor doesn't do justice to the colours. I hope some of you can see them.

Constructive criticism will be gratefully accepted.





See it in higher resolution (actual size is 5"x7").