Patchwork

Walking through Terrain’s main event on Friday night was an exhilarating experience. As someone who grew up in Spokane, it was great to see so many familiar faces coming together to experience and appreciate the Spokane art community. There were definitely some good vibes going on throughout the place. 

My favorite art pieces were two watercolor and ink paintings by Jacob Miller. The one that really caught my eye was the piece titled Patchwork. I was drawn to this piece purely by fascination and inspiration. Through its medley of watercolor painting and ink (painting, blotting and ink blowing techniques I’m guessing), Jacob Miller was able to capture a woman’s facial features in an abstract and beautiful manner. I was really drawn to his techniques as inspiration for the work I hope to create one day. I have always loved the combination of watercolor and ink. The way he was able to make the piece so subtle, yet so dynamic, and so fun, yet so serious, made Patchwork most striking to me. The bright and airy blues against the striking black and brown splashes made for a captivating contrast. I was able to stand and stare at the piece for quite a while. It definitely left a mark on my brain as a source of inspiration and motivation for my future creations.