Anne London

Based on actual field sketches, the larger pieces are drawn with charcoal on stretched canvas. Loose graphite comes next, applied dry with brushes, selectively scored, erased, then spray fixed. As I build up contrast and tone, one layer over the successive ones before, I sometimes add pastel, also scored, sanded then spray fixed. The texture I have applied ( heavy gesso, randomly scored and grooved) alternately allows all of these layers to either sit on the top most surface or remain in the deeper grooves. I travel to my models’ homes- the bush- and further my anatomical knowledge buy drawing in surgeries and necropsies. While anatomy is important, I use the line to describe mood, gesture, and action. Abstractions happen this way, randomly, by surprise, and I will incorporate them into the final image.