THE PORTFOLIO

The work.

Three ways to work in black. Explore the line, weight, and shadow that give each design its character.

Fine line

A lighter touch.

Botanical stems, spare illustration, and small, finely drawn forms with room around each line.

Inner forearm

The long stem follows the forearm while the iris opens into its widest point. The skin between the petals gives the fine lines room to read.

Shoulder

The stems meet on a diagonal and open with the curve of the shoulder. Light stipple keeps the petals distinct from the leaves.

Blackwork

Bold silhouettes, etched shading, and graphic shapes that wrap and follow the body.

Upper arm

A coiled form built around a strong outer contour. Engraved scales add texture without breaking the silhouette.

Calf

Broad black shapes give the wings their form. The narrow breaks inside the pattern keep the moth readable at a distance.

Black & grey realism

Sculptural subjects, tonal gradients, and soft edges that make depth without color.

Outer thigh

The pale planes of a marble face sit against deeper shadow. A broad area gives the tonal changes space to develop.

Upper arm

The ridgeline fades into the skin at the edge of the crescent. The soft transitions preserve the atmosphere of the landscape.

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