Poppets

I've been browsing through my sketchbook, hoping for new inspiration for my poppets. Even though I don't work directly from my sketches, they still spark ideas and set the tone for what I create. The drawings themselves come from this almost automatic drawing method I use with paint. I lay the paint on thick, then once it's dry, I go in with pencil, like taking rubbings. It's a bit of a mystery each time, not knowing exactly what will emerge. This process keeps things fresh and fuels the magic behind my poppets.

Similar to stream-of-consciousness writing, this kind of sketchbook work involves me creating drawings without overthinking, letting instinct and subconscious impulses guide the process. This approach allows unexpected and unique elements to surface, which I love.  This technique is central to my work, especially for my poppets, as it seems so fitting to the whole process.

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