03. A New Vision
Suing the MOD
© Karl A. Foster 2001. Rough.
I use drawing as a planning tool and attempt to keep some of the energy in the drawing in the final painted artwork. Use of a sketchbook to record observations and research strategies that can be applied to illustration commissions is something I have done for over 20 years. I used the internet from 1998 onwards to select visual reference materials. This allowed me to dispose of my extensive picture library. The picture library was of great help to me for many years but it also took up a lot of time when I checked through it for inspiration. I am now able to develop my ideas then search for the desired reference materials as and when I need them. A lot of my work has moved away from using reference materials to inventing images from my long and complex memory. I take inspiration from my teaching practice and my ability to debate content with a range of individuals.