When I made the first sketch of this work I didn't have any ideas yet about the colors I wanted to use. Other than the fact that this lady had a rugged almost invincible look in her eyes it did not initially evoke a feeling with me. After adding warm colors, orange, yellow and red the idea came to me to call this work "Goddess of Heat". This fiery woman looks you straight in the eye. The flaming warm colors splash off the canvas.
From a blank sheet to an imaginative sketch or drawing — that’s what I enjoy most about creating my artwork.
I also find it inspiring to think that my wall decorations can bring joy to others.
My favorite technique is charcoal drawing combined with chalk, which I then refine and elevate..
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