ZAPTABBY'S JOURNAL

Zaptabby is a visual artist exploring the theme of abstraction.

(𝔁²)ound + Vision + (Peak + MarkMaking (𝔂²)District x ShefFIELD) + Drawing + Automism + (Mix-media x (S²)pirituality) = ABSTRACTION

As well as helping Zaptabby with his own creative projects, research, knowledge, skills and experimentation, hopefully this journal will also inspire creative individuals with their work. Feel free to subscribe to this journal or any of the individual categories below.

A Space to Find — Inspiration, Percolation, Preparation, Creation, Reflection

SEEKING CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Visiting galleries, parks, museums; listening to music, public street art trails around Sheffield, researching artists and techniques.

ART OF LISTENING HAS BEEN LOST

Peak District walks, a detachment from modern life.

INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT

Photo walks — Exploring locations in Sheffield, Peak District and surrounding areas.

FIGURATIVE ABSTRACTION

Preparatory sketchbook work, abstract mark-making, painting, drawing, drypoint, mix media and collage.

ABSTRACT AUTOMATISM

The process of improvisation, spontaneity and chance — Collagraphs and monoprinting

HYBRIDS, MULTIPLICITY AND THE UNKNOWN

Experimental — collages, combining traditional printmaking techniques and digital prints. Further development with other media, video, featuring non-linear narratives, combining facts with fiction, fusing cultures and languages and blurring realities with video effects.

CREATIVE PROJECTS

Current and future art, design and photography projects.

RESOURCES

How-to art techniques, media and equipment, creative software tutorials, technical problem solving.

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

In conjunction, Zaptabby has setup two YouTube channels which will interweave with the creative content of this journal. Feel free to subscribe to any of the two YouTube channels below.

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