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I ride the New York City subway two hours per most days. Sometimes I look forward to getting in the train, getting a seat, and sketching away. Some moods call for more complete drawings, others more sloppy. As a perfectionist, it is good to free myself of that task to be awesomely amazing, and a shaky train and limited time is a good excuse when it gets too sloppy or I can't hit the exact spot with my pencil.I like to introduce nature elements into man-made reality of New York City, adding thoughtfulness to the isolated, bored, and tired faces, and "surrealizing" the surroundings. Sometimes I just want to indulge in my own fantasy world, other days my imaginary world shuts its door on me and I am forced to be here. In cases as these, when nothing inspires me, I draw my inner feelings, not very enjoyable to be in touch with most of them, but I must
must must always have an instrument for visual creativity in my left hand (pencil or paintbrush).In these sketchbooks, I prefer to use colored pencil, and unlike my detailed and colorful miniatures, I usually hold just 4 or 5 of them. I hate graphite as it smudges and gets a glare. Pen and ink is good on days of confidence.
Enjoy the journey as I will keep this fun activity updated for you.
-Olga Ziskin
http://oziskin.com/
posted by Olga Ziskin at 12:43 AM
2 Comments:
Watching one of your wonderful pieces on ebay and hoping the bid stays low. She looks just like my daughter!
Loved your blog/web page. What a breath of fresh air. Sincere work and genuine tone as to how you describe your process. (As an Artist myself, I can't help but roll my eyes when some artists describe their zen-like journeys in a corny New Age vernacular.) You're different! Real talent and authentic work that speaks for itself. Someone to watch. Keep on working. -Anne G
I honestly do now know what to write here, but I felt that I had to say something. Your works are incredible! I love the colours, the symbolism, the moods that stand as clear as ice. I only wish that I was able to purchage some of your works, but alas I have very little money and I fear that the expenses of sending a painting all the way to Denmark would leave me destituted for months! xD
Still I will keep an eye on this page. You've got talent. If I ever become just half as good as you are, I would be more than thrilled and satisfied.
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