Its just a sketch but those are dolphins not sharks!
Between Art and Design
Within me, and how I work makes it hard to find a distinction between art and design. Making an illustration is making art in the eyes of most, but illustration is not necessarily art in the traditional sense. Either way I find myself creating art for a living - yet needing to also do more art as a hobbyist so I can experiment.
I recently began a painting. A. physical one. The first time in over 5 years I’ve made something without a client brief, and 2 years from the last time I used physical paint. When I tell people most of the art I make is completely digital, they are suprised. Their suprise suprises me as photoshop has been a major part of the art making conversation for many years now. The things that make analog artists despise digital art — are the same reasons that its the only viable way to make art for business. Such as the flexibility to create versions, make changes, and the immediacy of drawing in digital space. The speed makes digital art the perfect companion for capitalism.
Work in Progress 2021
As incredible as digital tools are - they further blur the line between art, design and illustration. If I spent countless hours on an illustration in Procreate for a client, who is to say that is any more or less art than the painting made in physical space for no client. The lack of a physical object creates space for imposter syndrome to set in.
I don’t run into this issue within myself, but when explaining to employers that yes I can do design and yes I also can make art. The results are mixed. I’m sure I’ve been penalized for being a jack of all trades. But those who recognize the value of individuals that simply create, will not be disappointed.
Missing the world
There’s so much I miss about the pre-pandemic world. And it is hard to be grateful when the future looks bleak and unpredictable. One thing I used to do was draw from life; just go out into the world and draw something. When you draw from life, you really have to sit with the thing you’re drawing. After sitting, and drawing, and looking, and drawing, and looking a while, it’s easy to appreciate the beauty of even the simplest of objects. We all could benefit from sitting with the present and really appreciating the world surrounding us. There really is beauty everywhere, and I resolve to capture more of it.
Sunflowers watercolor from observation 2020
Sailor Moon was such an iconic part of my childhood. I draw so much inspiration from this show. When the Sailor Moon Redraw meme started I knew I had to participate. Here’s the Brielle Curvey contribution to the greatest art meme to date!
For reference, here is my original sketch as well!
Quar-Doodle
My brain has been mush from staying inside all the time so this is the only thing I could muster up to draw on my ipad, hope it brings you some joy!
Digital Painting 2020
White Birch Tree
Quarantine 2020
Quarantine Comic
It’s hard to express how I’m feeling about the world right now. I have barely left my apartment in 2 months, and moving from one screen to another has not been fulfilling. I know this is a somber comic but I hope some of you out there may relate.
Adelle
Studies in orange & purple
Hydrangeas
Summer 2016
Fall 2013
Pages from my sketchbook of Fall 2013
Scapes 4
Scapes 1,2 &3
Lake Winnipesaukee 2019
