Sketchbook- week 1

It took me a while to get going but I am back on my feet and working away :)
So after playing with Photoshop I did some drawings and started 3D swatches and mini models.
I had couple of approaches and was a bit confused for some time.

First I did some simple drawings concentrating on most interesting parts from the photos.

It wasn't exactly what I was looking for but it helped me realize that I am interested mostly in layers and geometrical patterns in all the photos. My next approach was to explore the layering aspect of my source. To do that I have made few mixed media swatches.

At the same time I was also exploring the same idea by tracing different plans from the photos and then rearranging them.

I like the result of the last two tracings. They have more illustration like quality which complements their surreal futuristic look.

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Naked Raku

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Glaze tests

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