Oliver Sin
(43 x 35 cm)
My Inspiration
This is a vine charcoal portrait drawing of John Carrasco, the model who has been my greatest muse for over 10 years. My inspiration comes from a desire to create a soulful portrait drawing that looks effortless to the viewers. I never just copy what I see but interpret it with my emotions instead. My subject and I are merged into one and are presented in a deeply personal expression. My subject provides visual information, but my mind and body capture it on paper, seasoned by all those years of drawing. Drawing portraits brings me joy and satisfaction, plus one extra bonus: the elevation of my soul.
My Design Strategy
I have always considered drawing to be one of the greatest vessels to study paintings. I used drawing to help me develop my aesthetic for paintings, leading my drawings to look a great deal like paintings with countless layers of vine charcoal. The point of a drawing is to capture a feeling of some kind. For me, I love capturing some sense of someone being there, in some way emotive. My goal is to capture a person’s spirit, expression, likeness, personality, mood and soul. Each artwork reflects the unique perspective of the artist, no matter the style or subject. This is the element of a good drawing that only comes from within the artist.
My Working Process
I start with the structure of the human head by eliminating details and breaking them down into a few basic shapes and planes. Working from live models is important, not only to develop drawing skills but also to gain a better understanding of the subject’s character and personality. When there is interaction, the artist and subject develop some level of connection and share a humanistic moment, and the quality of the portrait benefits from this. It is easy to become absorbed in the technical aspects of drawing and miss the purpose. Technique without spirit is meaningless, but the feeling cannot be conveyed without technique-the two must be united.
Contact Info
» Email: oliversin@gmail.com