Residency- AVIVO ArtWorks- Jes Reyes- 5 Hrs
My day in the ArtWorks studio was relaxing. I began by wiping down tables and checking the supply closets. I noticed that some of the drawing utensils could be organized and worked on sharpening pencils. I decided to spend the rest of the day testing markers. Many of the members use them frequently, so I wanted to get rid of the markers that where dry. There were many quiet moments in the studio where members worked diligently on their artwork. Periodically, I'd abandon the markers to see what they were working on and asked if they needed any supplies or help. Everybody was tuned into their work and didn't need much help. Occasionally, a question of color or composition would arise.
Bellow are a members works done in marker. This member has made a series of drawings like these with a wonderfully loud color palette. I look forward to seeing more each week.
I also made a little test sheet with markers when I was checking for dry ones. I composed a little lattice design. It was a fairly cathartic process.
