// Today I’ve been thinking about…

… Erwin Olaf.
He’s one of my favorite photographers. Whenever I am looking for inspiration, I always find myself going back to him.

I particularly love his Grief series (posted here).
Although these photographs have a certain retro aesthetic, I think their compositions are very modern. I also think the feeling of quiet pain and longing really comes across. Maybe that’s due to the palette of colors he chose to use. Maybe that’s because of the stillness of the characters. Either way, I think Erwin Olaf has the most amazing eye for detail and just sees the world differently. In a more poetic light.

// Erwin Olaf é um dos meus fotógrafos favoritos. Sempre que preciso de inspiração ele é uma referência.
Eu particularmente amo a sua série ‘Grief ‘(em português “Pena” ou “Pesar”), principalmente pela luz e mistura cuidadosa de uma estética retrô dentro de uma composição moderna e minimalista. Acho que o Erwin Olaf vê o mundo assim: de uma forma mais poética, e é dono de um perfeccionismo minunciosamente estudado.

// girl and cat

Black markers on recycled turquoise paper.

// the cabaret singer

Fine point markers on recycled paper.

// Lost and found

I was backing up my computer and found these girls. I made them years ago and completely forgot all about them.

Sorry for the neglect, ladies.

Mixed media: fine point markers & digital coloring/manipulation

// monday scribble

Just for fun.

Fine point marker on recycled cardboard.