Plates for a better day

Both art and introspection can have such a big positive impact on our lives. Unfortunately, art is too often placed on a “pedestal”, while introspection is often done in isolation, if at all.

With this in mind, I thought it would be great to bring the two of them together on a medium used on a daily basis: the humble plate. Painted letters that look a bit like a puzzle, and simple reminders that work both on a small or a large scale, both for today or for the whole year.

Similar to my Drawriting pieces, I wanted this series to feel quite spontaneous, playful, honest. Sometimes I would change my mind while painting, other times the unpredictable flow of ink would force me to change the plan significantly. The finished piece would often turn out quite different from the initial sketch or paper drawing, surprising even myself.

You can see the most recent drawings or work in progress on my Instagram account at @ianculdraws.

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