The Medicine Man

This piece came as a bit of a surprise...it just wasnt working out very well and I thought it a very weak piece after the first session working on it. It seemed more like a doodle than anything with a point, direction, or plan...and that doesn't usually bode well for the piece to stay in the state its in.

And it may still not be done...it's not one that immediately hits me quite yet. But it's on it's way. I sat down and decided to make some major changes that created a face out of the large "object." I think a bit more focus on the piece will help. I'd like it to absorb a more primal quality with the colors a little less vibrant, the lines more blurred, the surface looking more worn. I want that subtle "scratching" aesthetic of the peach on the background to be more integrated into the face a bit...I think right now the face looks a bit un-emotional, a bit ageless...I'd like to see a much more weathered and wise face staring back. I spose this piece would be at about step 3 if we were to lay down a 5 step plan...It's got all the main players, just needs some specifics to really get it past the "Oh that's nice" reaction and up to "awesome" status.