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Welcome to my blog page.
This is a place where I share my thoughts and experiences in many forms. 
A look into the journey of one artist adrift in a vast cosmos.
Thanks for checking in. Enjoy
NR 


Ancient Wanderings

12/30/2022

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Stay safe, Stay strong.

12/18/2022

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Some coastal studies from Reference

4/10/2022

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Fungal Relations

3/26/2022

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Within is the way...

3/20/2022

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From reference.1

6/13/2021

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I have an originality complex. 

Commonly I draw without any reference imagery other than what is in my mind. It has it's benefits, and it's limitations. Working from reference is SO important as an artist. Everything I draw is technically pulling from the visual library within, which is just an archive of experiences stored in memory. 

I think drawing from the mind is the best way to develop a "personal style" as it is a direct draw from your personal perception. However, using reference images for drawing/painting from life teaches us so many valuable lessons. I am no anti-reference artist or originality elitist by any means. In fact making a habit of drawing directly from reference is one of my current goals as I return to my work and develop a new flow. I simply always encourage artists to focus on generating something original, to leave a legacy all their own.

Here are some of my sketchbook pages from reference.

Enjoy,
NR  
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Sketchbook 1

6/13/2021

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I have so much artwork including sketches that I love, but don't show very much. In an attempt to keep my website and portfolio tidy, I leave out a lot of work. 

I am going to share some of it here so it has a place to be seen. Most of these sketches are actually collected from very beat up sketchbooks, and compiled digitally for composition and cleanliness. Lately drawing has taken a backseat to rebuilding a life and all that that entails, but I am getting back to it slowly but surely.

Remember that even if you only draw one little doodle, play that instrument for ten minutes, write one paragraph, go for a short walk, or whatever you are focused on, a little bit each day builds something great over time. A habit. Building habits that lead you toward your goals is imperative in actually reaching them. 

Explore your heart and mind. Not every day has to be a masterpiece. The masterpiece is all of them put together. 

Enjoy,
NR

P.S. You can also see more archived artwork on my discord channel. Check it out: 
discord.com/channels/779560504833474571/779910188740247572
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