Monday, November 8, 2010

The Beginning

I hope to make an entry early each month – it may be a drawing (s), a reaction to some current event, or perhaps a heartfelt discussion of an issue dear to me.  Whatever it is I hope it will be pithy, provocative, and provide insight into some of the values and ideas that underpin our work.

For this first entry I am showing a pair of drawings I recently did – and which can soon be seen at Al Forster's 1043 Gallery at The Ranch Center.  They were done with pen and India ink and were executed with little pre-composition – the imagery tending to evolve during the drawing process itself. Some of the things that cross my mind from time to time I believe are worth sharing and so am initiating this journal.



8 comments:

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  2. It's great to see an architect formerly from the Sea Ranch area showcase his artistic talents for all of the small oceanic town to see. Keep up the good work and look forward to checking out your new work and blogs in the near future!

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  3. We'll bookmark your blog site. What a delightful way to stay in touch. Thank you for sharing your talent and your thoughts!

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  4. Wow! I love them. Makes me ask the same thing I repeatedly did while you worked on our remodel, "I wonder how his brain works?" Never figured out the answer to that question but after ten years we still love living in the results of the way that brain works.

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  5. The warmth of the inkwork really stands out in this hard geometric cyberworld we live in. Very refreshing. Looking forward to more!

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  6. Obie, seeing the two photographs at the top of this page sum up (for me) what you stand for. I remember hearing you say why you left Southern California, where everything was turning to concrete pavement. You excel more than anyone in preserving nature as you design structures, and accentuating the views of it from them. I look forward to staying in touch with your thoughts.

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  7. Obie, each time I return to my computer and pull up the ink drawings, some new element pops into focus. Wish that we could always look at what's familiar with fresh eyes.

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  8. I have no idea what this is Although ido enjoy the soul epicness of the photograph alyhough i woud like to see more art work

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