Variations.

When beginning the confusion that became Skulls on Parade I was nearly giddy with the possibilities. The animal kingdom has always piqued curiosity in me and the anatomical aspect held my imagination. Now I had the chance to explore both and make it a canvas.
The animal examples in Skulls on Parade have each been hand picked for an assortment of reasons. Each has it's on unique feel and place and some have the nature of combining what I am looking for.

Space: These examples presented me with a chance to work with the vast negatives and positives of the animal's unique anatomy. Orbital fenestras and nasal cavities give rise to patterns and in a sense, dictate the nature of the art.



Bizarre: Some skulls in Skulls on Parade were chosen for their absurdity and unusual nature. While the animals themselves are considered mundane and ordinary in our every day observations, their structure and pure bones are far from it.



Ducks show slight build and massive negative areas.



Skunks, while small and often ignored bear their sleek teeth which contrast to the patterns now adorning them.







Nutria were considered a pest in Louisiana and had a bounty upon their head. Their structure is similar to the beaver but more lithe and suggestive of an empty space.