#inktoberoriginal

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From my Black Black Gold series. The roots of where we came from should not dominate us so we progress forward and do no remain the same forever. Even the most basic urges are easily overcome once recognized as an obstacle. Keeping in mind where we came from recently should not make us disrespect our roots however.

The drawing is done on thin black paper with gold metallic marker and has glitter and glitter stars collaged to it. The figure has been drawn with black ink that has a shine to it, making it stand out at almost any angle. Finally, patterned film has been used to depict the robes of the figure. "Swear to Return", ink, collage, and marker on paper, 40×58cm. Sold unframed. 170€ via Etsy, including shipping: https://www.etsy.com/de-en/listing/1315159497/mystic-ink-drawing-of-a-witch-with

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Part of my "Black Black Gold" series of surreal ink drawings. Should we wait for greatness to happen? Or is it always coincidence to witness it? Can it be made by others or only by the ones delivering it? If it is expected, does it not become a burden more than a joyful event? How much does greatness depend on perception - can not anything be great, or is a crowd's approval necessary?

The drawing is done on thin black paper with gold metallic marker and has glitter and glitter stars collaged to it. The figure has been drawn with black ink that has a shine to it, making it stand out at almost any angle. Finally, patterned film has been used to depict the robes of the figure. "Within Earshot of Unsung Songs", Ink, collage, and marker on paper, 33×43cm. Available on Etsy for 140€: https://www.etsy.com/de-en/listing/1311874129/songbirds-black-and-gold-ink-drawing

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From my Black Black Gold series. We live in a time of abundance, and have not realized that with it survival has become and had to become more than the question of food and safety. We need more, and have always needed more, than simply be not dead to actually survive. Most will add that living is even more. We not only can afford but we must in order to realise what we can do and what we can be, if liberated from the questions of the mere beasts.

"The Odds of Survival", 50×70cm ink, marker, and collage on paper, unframed. The drawing is done in shiny black ink on matte black paper, the gold lines are marker. Sold via the artist's Etsy shop for 150€, https://www.etsy.com/de-en/listing/1306467874/honeybees-black-and-gold-ink-drawing

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From my Black Black Gold series. Being lonely and being alone not being the same, how much can we be open up without losing ourselves, and how much can we close and still give others enough rope to bind them to us? How do we weigh either side's contribution to decide where balance is between just two?

The drawing is done on thin black paper with gold metallic marker and has glitter and glitter stars collaged to it. The figure has been drawn with black ink that has a shine to it, making it stand out at almost any angle. Finally, patterned film has been used to depict the robes of the figure. "Decide Against Silent Solitude", ink, collage, and marker on paper, 32,3×47cm. This original drawing is for sale for 150€ including shipping, via Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1297847164/snakedancer-ink-drawing-with-collage

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Decide Against Silent Solitude

From my Black Black Gold series. Being lonely and being alone not being the same, how much can we be open up without losing ourselves, and how much can we close and still give others enough rope to bind them to us? How do we weigh either side's contribution to decide where balance is between just two?

Ink, collage, and marker on paper, 32,3×47cm. Get this original drawing on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1297847164/snakedancer-ink-drawing-with-collage

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Within Earshot of Unsung Songs

From my Black Black Gold series. Should we wait for greatness to happen? Or is it always coincidence to witness it? Can it be made by others or only by the ones delivering it? If it is expected, does it not become a burden more than a joyful event? How much does greatness depend on perception - can not anything be great, or is a crowd's approval necessary?

Ink, collage, and marker on paper, 33×43cm. Get this original drawing on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1311874129/songbirds-black-and-gold-ink-drawing

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Change of Perspective

From my Black Black Gold series. Being confined can change one's outlook on the world, but only if we are aware of it, not if we think ourselves free. While we look we may not always see; it has become a joke that many think not looking and not seeing makes things disappear, but it's true that the unseen really does cease to exist, far beyond invisbility.

Ink, collage, and marker on paper, 12,2×20,5cm. Get this original drawing on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1309424333/jailtime-ink-drawing-black-on-black-with