Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The one in which I re-realize that I prefer imperfect






I am working on these couple of illustrations for a small hair salon, and this is one of the girls that didn't make it. But I love her. There is this thing where I still prefer drawings I've done on paper to the digital ones. Not sure why… I think it might have something to do with the versatility and randomness and lack of control. Even though the technique is the same, when I work on my computer I can endlessly go back and forth until I get it just the way I want it. But, when working on paper it is a collaboration of me and chance. Much more imperfect and somehow much better… but then again we've been here so not gonna go into that discussion again. Anyways, enjoy the lines of the girl.
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9 comments:

  1. VeronikaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I still haven't done any digital drawing so have no idea what it's like, but I do know I like this girl, nice work Maya :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    it's a great drawing. I just recently starting writing using an actual pen and paper again. for years I've only been working on my computer. but the damn laptop's battery is completely dead, and I got tired of always chasing the table next to a power outlet in the cafes I go to, so I simply brought pen and paper. and it was quite bizar and eye-opening to realize that there is a difference to what I come up with. and the 'technique is the same'.

    of course you can't really compare that to drawing. I just thought it was interesting how many people seem to start to appreciate old-fashioned working modes again :)

    bla bla, totally unrelated to your post... sorry!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I cannot wait to see your illustrations for the hair salon Maya. Like everything you do, I predict great things :-)

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  4. PatriciaOctober 5, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    It's beautiful Maya. I agree, too perfect isn't at all as interesting.
    You're a talent lady!
    Cupcake

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  5. Agnes LOctober 6, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Oh yes, there's nothing better than ink on paper. There's something so organic about it that is just so beautiful ;)

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  6. Dress Code: High FashionOctober 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, fascinating illustration!

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  7. SaschaOctober 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I agree! Imperfect is more fun.

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  8. CoffeeBloomsOctober 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I feel like drawings on the paper have a special allure...

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  9. KatieOctober 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Love it Maya, great work!

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