Celestia
6"
x 6"
Prismacolor
Colored Pencils on Paper
2006
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This elaborately
detailed drawing is part of my Deep Thinkers
series, in which various animals are juxtaposed with evidence
of human thought, in the form of mathematical equations, quotes,
definitions, musical scores, etc. These pieces depict a zen-like
transcendent bridge between conceptual thinking and animalistic
consciousness. These two contrasts are united by a careful use
of color and decorative design. This piece depicts a sulfur-crested
cockatoo grandly posed before a series of ancient solar system
models. The use of color and design in this piece lends the
bird a regal quality. He has the air of an explorer, one who
has travelled far and seen much. This artwork is entirely hand-drawn
using Prismacolor colored pencils.