The first and foremost tool in my practice is drawing. I have been drawing and collecting images in my sketchbooks for as long as I can remember, and as of late I have been using these sketches to develop larger scale works.
Since 2003, I have been using blind contour drawing, a technique where my focus is maintained solely on the subject rather than looking down at the paper. Blind contour drawing is an excellent documenting technique as it is a quick, gestural way to sketch a lot of information.
The latest innovation in my artistic practice transforms these blind contour drawings into sculptures. This process begins with a blind contour sketch, followed by scanning it into a computer as a digital image, then importing the drawing into Graphite (a program that enables me to create vector based drawings) where they are redrawn, and finally the drawing is sent to a CNC (computer numerical control) router which uses high-pressured water to cut my drawing out of steel, wood, vinyl, etc. What results is a continuous and delicate line in the shape of the drawing, made of whatever material that has been selected for the project.
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