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Description
22" X 26" of drawing on the back of Arches Watercolor 140lbs Hot pressed paper.
2mm clutch pencils in 2H, H, B, 3B, 4B, 6B
0.3mm mechanical pencil in B
0.5mm mechanical in HB
0.7mm mechanical in 4B
Freehand

While vacationing in Albuquerque, my daughter played on her Granny Joy’s kitchen floor. Morning sun came through a sliver in the curtains and created a beautiful crown of light. Inspired by the ethereal scene, I took photos of her immediately. Back in Colorado, I decided to draw that special moment in my daughter’s life. To imbue meaning, I added her polka-dot ribbon, toy mirror and necklace to show her love for play; included Hitam the cat, to describe her love for animals and nature, and on her wrist, I drew a pearl bracelet - a gift from grandmother Omah in Malaysia - to portray our unconditional love for my daughter. (8/2/2012)

I learned a great deal while drawing this.

I tried to have as many elements in this drawing as I could muster. Metal from the door, Wooden floor, Gem and pearls for the bracelet, fur, flowing fabric, dark, textured rug against the light. The other factor I considered was having a dynamic drawing of a seemingly static environment. Notice the diagonals on the base of the drawing - the lines of her legs, arm, triangular shadows, diagonal light beam. I hope these elements help to move the viewer's eyes all around the drawing. The darkest and lightest areas which are on opposite sides are there for viewers to rest their eyes. I hope this makes sense...

The Symbolism : [link]

Thanks for reading and viewing! (I will edit and use a better photo soon...)

edit: 5/20/2008 New Photo of drawing (still too dark...)

Edit: 7/30/2012 - Southwest Magazine has chosen this piece to be included in their editorial for their first Drawing Portfolio, in their October 1012 issue.

Description
22" X 26" of drawing on the back of Arches Watercolor 140lbs Hot pressed paper.
2mm clutch pencils in 2H, H, B, 3B, 4B, 6B
0.3mm mechanical pencil in B
0.5mm mechanical in HB
0.7mm mechanical in 4B
Freehand

While vacationing in Albuquerque, my daughter played on her Granny Joy’s kitchen floor. Morning sun came through a sliver in the curtains and created a beautiful crown of light. Inspired by the ethereal scene, I took photos of her immediately. Back in Colorado, I decided to draw that special moment in my daughter’s life. To imbue meaning, I added her polka-dot ribbon, toy mirror and necklace to show her love for play; included Hitam the cat, to describe her love for animals and nature, and on her wrist, I drew a pearl bracelet - a gift from grandmother Omah in Malaysia - to portray our unconditional love for my daughter. (8/2/2012)

I learned a great deal while drawing this.

I tried to have as many elements in this drawing as I could muster. Metal from the door, Wooden floor, Gem and pearls for the bracelet, fur, flowing fabric, dark, textured rug against the light. The other factor I considered was having a dynamic drawing of a seemingly static environment. Notice the diagonals on the base of the drawing - the lines of her legs, arm, triangular shadows, diagonal light beam. I hope these elements help to move the viewer's eyes all around the drawing. The darkest and lightest areas which are on opposite sides are there for viewers to rest their eyes. I hope this makes sense...

The Symbolism : [link]

Thanks for reading and viewing! (I will edit and use a better photo soon...)

edit: 5/20/2008 New Photo of drawing (still too dark...)

Edit: 7/30/2012 - Southwest Magazine has chosen this piece to be included in their editorial for their first Drawing Portfolio, in their October 1012 issue.