Texture.
Artistic mediums, such as watercolor, ink and charcoal, stimulate my brain in a unique way. Each one presents a new challenge, and figuring out how aspects of a piece work together is usually like the element of surprise.
To elaborate further, even though I may have a particular outcome in mind, I am more often surprised that the result of the piece is far different than imagined. Some artists may see an incongruent outcome as a flaw, but for me, the dissonance often leads to delight in the work I produce.
Photo By Ayanna George. “Fish Lungs”
The featured piece "Fish Lungs" for example, is done in the medium of watercolor. My idea was to create a colorful fish, but the process of watercolor art can be ambiguous and difficult to control. The result of the painting was much different than what I expected, nevertheless, it was still a phenomenal turnout.
The inspiration behind this painting starts with textures and temperature.
As I walked through a Tallahassee park on a chilly afternoon, a girl wearing bright orange gloves and a multicolored fuzzy scarf caught my eye. Her liquid-blue jacket reminded me of the ocean, and I immediately got the idea for the painting.
I did not know what I wanted the piece to look like, but I knew I wanted to paint a fish. I just threw myself into the mix, and trusted that I would find delight in the end.
