transcendence

I recently took a new batch of portfolio photos, so look forward to plenty of new works. 

"Transcendence"

dip pen and India ink on bristol 19x24"

Garrett Ball

That Crunchy Copaesthetic

The model for this piece was a friend of mine, Amanda Kelly.The anatomical drawing came to me as a metaphor for introspection.  I wanted to make a piece that was beautiful calm and serene.

"short term memory"

India ink on bristol 19x24"

Garrett Ball

The Tasmanian Tiger

While working on  a few pieces regarding endangered animals I decided to include a piece that included the extinct tasmanian tiger. It was a species endemic to Tasmania that was hunted into extinction in the 20th century, only few photos survive of this wolf species. I wanted to use the piece to show defiance in the face of fear and mortality.

"Cessation"

India ink and dip pen on bristol 19x24"

By, Garrett Ball

More of the Copaesthetic

I've named the most recent body of work that I have been doing the "Copaesthetic" It is a Portmanteau or a combination of two words into one, that I made up. It combines the word Copacetic, meaning very satisfactory, pleasant, or agreeable. The second word is Aesthetic, meaning a work of artistic value. I suppose to me it means that in my work I am looking for a visual image that can convey accord and harmony. 

I always hope that the viewer can find piece of themselves in my work. I hope that when examining this piece we can all recognize the boisterous facades and guises we all use to conceal our inner nature. 

"Peek-a-boo"

19x24" dip pen and india ink

Garrett Ball

Sun Bear

"dance of the sun bear"

19x24" india ink on bristol