Transforming older artworks is a wondrous idea for any artist to pursue, particularly with damaged paintings and faded drawings. They must still inspire a spark and a voice that calls out to transform it, demanding to be reborn in a new era while also refreshing memories of times past.
During an astrological retrograde, the stars can say it's time to go back over things, clean out the closets, and redo paintings! Those paintings that yell the loudest will inspire me to add fresh color or go all out and change the medium from drawings to a painting. Often, the original artwork is damaged, and fortunately, I know the artist, so it can be recreated. 
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| 2012 Version 'Oracle Utterance in Silence' |
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| 2016 Version 'Oracle Utterance in Silence' |
* Strathmore Bristol paper mainly using Copic Markers.
I absolutely adore the Copic markers, which feature two types of nibs on each end and are refillable. This refilling ability keeps the ink topped up in the markers, making the paper's surface more evenly toned. There is a deep sense of satisfaction and love in using these markers, and I cherish the transparent colors that can be layered to create deeper tones and change the colors.
It's been 4 years, and I've seen the drawings lose their luster of color, much like my favorite blue jeans. I just had to go back into the series and BUFF it up one more time before I photographed the series again and put them all into protective UV glass & frames.
Next on the 'to-do list ' was to transform a damaged pencil drawing I did back in 2003. It took me several years to find this drawing, but recently, one of those helpful Mercury retrogrades came along to shine some starlight, revealing this old drawing tucked away between other old drawings. I now have it framed and up in my new bathroom.
The original drawing was on paper, but I decided to use charcoal and purple pastel, making the drawing more dynamic. The purple appears on the camera and screen as a beautiful blue, no matter how I tried to photograph and edit it. Oh well, it's mine for the keeping and for those who use my bathroom!
'Toilet Inspirations' originated when I drew my toilet in 2003, while I lived in Vancouver. The large bathroom was purple and filled with art. It was a room for contemplation while sitting on that fine, shapely throne...
You may ask. Are the art inspirations going into the toilet or coming out??? Are you a half-full or half-empty kind of person...could be both!
...Yes, that is me on the lower left-hand side of the drawing in the little mouse room painting away!
Art is about the journey, and stepping outside my comfort zone is where I learn patience and try not to stress about the learning curves. This continuous growth and learning process is what keeps me inspired, and I hope it encourages you to embrace your own artistic journey.-Minaz
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I absolutely adore the Copic markers, which feature two types of nibs on each end and are refillable. This refilling ability keeps the ink topped up in the markers, making the paper's surface more evenly toned. There is a deep sense of satisfaction and love in using these markers, and I cherish the transparent colors that can be layered to create deeper tones and change the colors.
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Back in 2012, I used a variety of brand markers and noticed some strange fading in some areas of the drawings. All 12 drawings now have a fresh ink overlay, created using Copic markers only. The fading of colors in these drawings, I suspect, is partly due to the type of paper I used, which absorbed the ink into the surface's texture, causing the colors to become muted over time. I have found another type of paper by Borden & Riley that is specifically designed for pens and markers, featuring a sealed surface, which makes it a better option for Copic Marker drawings in the future. |
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| 'Fusion Flight for Cosmic Souls' version 2012 |
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| 'Fusion Flight for Cosmic Souls' version 2016 |
It's been 4 years, and I've seen the drawings lose their luster of color, much like my favorite blue jeans. I just had to go back into the series and BUFF it up one more time before I photographed the series again and put them all into protective UV glass & frames.
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Next on the 'to-do list ' was to transform a damaged pencil drawing I did back in 2003. It took me several years to find this drawing, but recently, one of those helpful Mercury retrogrades came along to shine some starlight, revealing this old drawing tucked away between other old drawings. I now have it framed and up in my new bathroom.
The original drawing was on paper, but I decided to use charcoal and purple pastel, making the drawing more dynamic. The purple appears on the camera and screen as a beautiful blue, no matter how I tried to photograph and edit it. Oh well, it's mine for the keeping and for those who use my bathroom!
'Toilet Inspirations' originated when I drew my toilet in 2003, while I lived in Vancouver. The large bathroom was purple and filled with art. It was a room for contemplation while sitting on that fine, shapely throne...
You may ask. Are the art inspirations going into the toilet or coming out??? Are you a half-full or half-empty kind of person...could be both!
...Yes, that is me on the lower left-hand side of the drawing in the little mouse room painting away!
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Art is about the journey, and stepping outside my comfort zone is where I learn patience and try not to stress about the learning curves. This continuous growth and learning process is what keeps me inspired, and I hope it encourages you to embrace your own artistic journey.-Minaz
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