Tag Archives: artistic process
Mike Sketch Series: Party Mike 1998
When I was immersed in the project of documenting my brother Mike‘s life, I spent a lot of time with him. I took the photograph on which this sketch is based, when I visited him at his group home just before one of their Christmas parties. Mike was just about ready, and he seemed excited. […]
One Image, Two Expressions
This is the reference photo for yesterday’s sketch. Mike was very relaxed and looks pretty happy here. I didn’t quite capture this expression yesterday, but I felt compelled to share this image today. It was always heartwarming to see Mike smile. I don’t have an exact date of this photo, but it is most likely […]
Vintage Photo: Harris Supply, NYC, Selling Air Line Parts 1989
Mike Sketch Project: Mike in Hospital, Living it Up (date unknown)
This sketch does not faithfully represent Mike’s amusement (presumably at his situation). The reference photo shows a devilish smile that I just could not capture. The folks responsible for Mike at that time, frequently had to call emergency services to help take care of him. The visit depicted below must not have been too serious, […]
Mike Sketch Project: Mike Listening, 1991
Mike had certain ways of positioning his hands. I don’t think they meant anything. His hands were very delicate.
Mike Sketch Series: Dad Helping Mike December 1991
Mike* needed a lot of help with activities of daily living (ADL). When we visited him, Dad would try helping. *Mike is my older brother who is autistic, low functioning and nonverbal.
Vintage Photo: Fiction Only Bookstore, NYC 1989
This book store was in existence for about 5 minutes. I was inside a couple of times; very nice.
Mike Sketch Series: Mike Resting, Long Eyelashes 1992
The photo from which this sketch was taken was mundane. When I photographed Mike, I usually looked for drama. I felt that I would gain insight about my unreachable brother by capturing him in unusual situations. For those of you just joining me, Mike is my older brother who is autistic, low functioning and nonverbal. […]
Mike Sketch Project: Mike’s Eye Looking at Me June 1990
I took the photo on which this sketch was based, while on a walk with my brother Mike* when he was living in his group home. The look in Mike’s eye is different in the photo than in the sketch. I wonder if the scale of this drawing has anything to do with its look. […]
