Couple of spreads from Only Human book addressing domestic violence. One of six ‘stories’.
Blend of graphic journalism and text accounts; all taken from first person transcripts. The illustrated sections are not only less daunting for those who struggle with a lot of words, but ideally will draw in readers who wouldn’t necessarily pick up a book on this critical issue. Using colour, shades of grey, and symbolism, the graphic pages can express internal thoughts, as well as the horror and hope that accompanies domestic violence – feelings common to victims and their families, regardless of all social, cultural or economic differences.
Launch web + print 11.17
Three images just went off to Ross Contemporary in Chicago. If in the windy city, drop by the lower level of the cool black cube of the Zhou B Art Center.
Zine East @ Ille Arts, Amagansett 20-21 August2016. Curated selection of limited edition zines. 
mputer is a magnificent tool – and it is just that. Happily recognised now as just one part of an illustrator’s or artist’s arsenal. I always draw my illustrations because I believe the natural feel and line of the pen is noticeable and the connection between my head and hand is more direct. Just bought an Apple Pencil so that may change with time, but for now the analog part of my process is essential. Still, the finished image is the result of far more time spent after the drawing is scanned, so there are moments when tactile image-making seems very distant. So, have begun toying with prints again, my roots – in Kyoto with woodblocks and later in London, etching at St Martin’s. Dipped into the acid a few months ago, with no forethought of the image (no idea where it came from) – approached the image as an exercise in achieving a layered aquatint effect using only stop-out and multiple bites. In NYC this week, picked up zinc plates and ground from Central Art Supply.
