Refugee

Mixed Media, 1995

Medium/Size: Derwent Pastel Pencils and Graphite on 23 x 30 140lb. Acid Free Canson Paper

Illustration Schedule: October 3 1994 to November 21 1994 (56 hours)

Coloring Schedule: December 4 1994 to March 17 1995 (109 hours)

Total Hours Worked: 165 (3 hrs. per day approximately)

Category: Drawing

Size: 23 x 30 IN

Inspiration: Artist reached a point in developing in which he questions himself about being an artist or just a waste of time and energy. The title reflects just how disconnected the artist view himself with the broader community of artist. The energy is the same as that of a refugee outside their homeland. This image further inspired as personal challenge to artist to recreate photo of Rwandan girl photographed by Washington post photographer Michael Williamson applying artist drawing and coloring technique.