This collection was my final works for a printing class. I've explored more than 20 different inkjet papers to find out which paper is fit for my own artworks. Interestingly, the final paper I chose was neither of the 20 I explored; however, because of the huge experiment, I knew exactly how to print on this non-inkjet paper properly and professionally (Thank you professor Jones!) My main subject was definitely portraits and self portraits also. I loved how the prints would naturally mute as the tan mix media paper will bring everything - saturation and exposure- down to bottom and I adored that. On the print I added lavender purple color paint to bring the dullness a bit up and to tweak with a modern touch. I used color pencils to enhance the facial features and oil pastels for rich highlights especially the whites.
This time of period my Artist Quiet Time group (AKU) was meditating about the "sacrifice" we give to Jesus as we enter the preparation of passover. And We talked about how worship is different from sacrifice; worship is when we go to church on Sunday and receive such joy and blessing from God, sacrifice, is when we give our time, effort, talent, to Jesus intentionally. Usually not on Sundays, in our daily lives. Meaning, as artist, pastor reminded us to remember what was the first love, first talent as artist God gave me. And that should be the way we give sacrifice to Jesus. It's not about drawing biblical characters or somewhat holy works, but praying before my works for this time, my talent, my sweat and tears to be given to Jesus as a sacrifice. The purple represents royalty of Jesus as he should be the only one to be glorified in all my works. Enjoy!
