Art out of the Box: Polish Hill: Day 1

My first day in the box was a success! The weather was promising, foot traffic was consistent (a good majority were on their way to frolic in the public pool!) and my work got off to a good start.

A few days before my Art Box debut, I prepared my intended piece for the project by creating a surface to draw,paint and collage on. I have an interest in creating texture and in doing so I needed a stove to cook rice paste and steep tea filter paper. These materials would help to create a textured background for my piece. Seen here ------------------------------------------------->



After creating texture, I began to work on staining and adding other materials..mostly ink. I have a lovely set up in my mobile studio and very happy with the layout.
                                                                                          















I've decided to use various objects, images and materials to inspire me during the art making. My work will be an abstract piece loosely inspired by objects found in Polish Hill/other locations, the aesthetics of the Polish Hill area and the conversations/interactions with passing people and nature. I had wonderful conversations with the residents of Polish Hill such as Michael (band member of The Cynics!) and Aubrey (art enthusiast and a very fashionable young lady! ) ----->

Conversing with others brought on new aesthetic qualities to my drawings.. whether it be a change in line work or colors. I noticed how my approach to drawing would change when interacting with different people. I look forward to new comers and what their presence could offer for inspiration!

Considering that most of my time was staining, scrubbing, adhering and drawing.. I didn't get much done on Day 1. But! I am also attempting to simultaneously create street art  with chalk! I hope to create some chalk art around Polish Hill. ( I'm a bit behind :O ) .. But look out for some exciting pieces of pavement around town! More to come.  It will be interesting to see how the different surfaces of pavement and the aesthetics of Polish Hill streets will effect my chalk art!



Towards the end of Day 1, I accomplished a piece of street art, began to create lines on my paper canvas and had unique conversations with many!