The ‘Unfinished’ Edit: Part I

As the year draws to a close, I thought it’d be interesting to look back at unfinished pieces throughout my recent years. As artists, our vision doesn’t always line up with reality and this too is an important part of creative growth. Every time I look at an incomplete (and let’s face it, abandoned) piece, it’s interesting to glance back at my original idea, expectations and why I no longer felt a connection to a piece; these are some of the elements which shape an artist’s personal style.

’20th Oct 2017′

A piece based on the concept of seamless repeat patterns, combining traditional motifs and arranging them in a style which felt whimsical and free-spirited. ‘It’ll be fun’, I thought to myself, until I realised that maybe it wouldn’t turn out as seamless as I wanted. At this time, I was travelling back and forth at a rate which didn’t allow me to sit and revise my design. Eventually, my ambition for this piece faded out in favour of my next venture.

‘Yemen in Blocks’

This piece was during my initial self-discovery phase, experimenting with different styles of art. As far as I can remember, this is a street view in Yemen with the focal point being a mosque. I had planned to paint each ‘element’ in a different shade, trying to keep the overall tones muted and within the ‘purple-grey’ region. The progress of this piece slowly phased out due to (what seemed like) a constant need to mix more of the exact same shades. This often proved to be very tricky, causing inconsistencies and patchiness throughout which could have been avoided with better planning.