'The Catalyst'

Title: "The Catalyst"
Medium: graphite
Size: 30 x 39 inches

“The Catalyst” was started 3 years ago and without intention has become part of a series that began in 2006 with my drawing “He Is.” It started with the girl’s eye on a large blank stark white board. There were no guidelines, tick marks, or outlines in which to ...follow. I started with her eye and it evolved from that point. While I used models for the general stance, I did not rely on my references - changing and adding things to portray the message I wanted to convey. I worked without knowing what was coming next, choosing instead to trust my instincts and follow my heart.

“The Catalyst” has a lot of history and it only adds to the impact this drawing has on me. It was started while we were living in a different state and has traveled across country when we moved back to our home state of Michigan. I was working on it when we learned of my husband’s diagnosis of cancer and during his chemo. I finished it after receiving the good report of him being cancer free. “The Catalyst” has taken on a whole new meaning for me and I hope the good reports continue. One thing I can tell you is that this journey has been one I don't want to relive. I want to let this one go on its own and have it continue the artistic cycle. I've done my part and leave it to follow it's own journey.

Everything in “The Catalyst” has more than one meaning. It is all symbolic and is left up to the viewer for interpretation.

Finished May 28th, 2010