duotons
— is a series of artworks that summons forth the soulful characters, each one an avatar I must then clothe in words. Most arise spontaneously, abstract and archetypal, process of imagination, while others reflect the clichés of current cultural motifs. I do not choose these beings — they choose me, demanding that I give them voice. I began the Duotons as a means to meditate upon my writing; then, to visually communicate it. Now, the act of drawing has taken precedence. What was meant to illustrate sets the stage for the inquiry as a whole.
Curious fact: The “duoton” palette is stark white, graphite black, cyan blue, and sunglow yellow, inspired by the colors of the Lucian flag, the latter two forming the aforementioned “duo”. No tones or shades, only the clean, decisive strokes that give form to these otherworldly creatures.
- Working on new character - Mr. Bearsome for the “Play by Bear” blog
- "Duoton Postcards" are dispatched with Buttondown
linked mentions for "duotons":
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raised expectations
I allow myself some raised expectations, chocolate chip cookies for the pride, I shouldn’t. Dancing late at night alone anticipating, joyful
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training wheels
In my journaling and coaching, I use a construct of a tricycle — a bicycle with the additional wheels intended for young children. ‘Training
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the duoton newsletter
Today I’m starting the "duoton" newsletter, and the "bender" piece will serve as its inaugural issue. That seems like an appropriate moment to
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now
Interspersing writing, drawing, reading, and practicing keeps my ideas fresh and creativity sharp. Breaks from projects let solutions emerge. Small iterative improvements prevent burnout and sustain momentum. Working on multiple projects brings new insights and richer outcomes.
I allow myself some raised expectations, chocolate chip cookies for the pride, I shouldn’t. Dancing late at night alone anticipating, joyful
In my journaling and coaching, I use a construct of a tricycle — a bicycle with the additional wheels intended for young children. ‘Training
Today I’m starting the "duoton" newsletter, and the "bender" piece will serve as its inaugural issue. That seems like an appropriate moment to
Interspersing writing, drawing, reading, and practicing keeps my ideas fresh and creativity sharp. Breaks from projects let solutions emerge. Small iterative improvements prevent burnout and sustain momentum. Working on multiple projects brings new insights and richer outcomes.