HIT THE DECKS
My weekends are now all spent on the project … writing, editing and generally piecing things together…and as many weekday hours as I can salvage too.
Top tip – if you’re ever undecided as to whether to throw anything away… DON’T DO IT! …I am so glad I kept my 80s hi-fi turntable. I had actually been looking on ebay but then remembered I had one in my workroom. It’s not difficult to see what use I put it to in the video below.
I am feeling my way with the sketches I’ve been editing. They’re not complete but are giving me a handle on how the piece will go together. Treating editing a bit like expressionist painting, I approach each short sequence as a blank canvas, letting it grow and develop organically. I know the subject matter but that’s about it.
Thus far each piece has created its own atmosphere I think. They’re quite intricate…and this latest one is no exception. This one has a relaxed feel too though owing to Marion’s lovely vocal.
Making convincing flares and sparkles on the doll took a bit of sweat but I’m glad I did it. Looking effortless is the goal here.
I must now write a note to the real Marion to see if she’s out of hospital. Spending hours contemplating her effigy can obscure current reality, which for her is now far from glamorous. She has lots to say though…below is just a teaser >>
it’s not for me to say… Sketch#3
