Mica Brinson
DrawingPerforming Arts
About the Artist
I am a Tucson based artist with a fascination with the natural world and how humans, geometry and numbers are integrated into the world we see and experience everyday.
My work is typically done on wood panels with pen and ink. Each piece is unique in its own way with a strong presence of nature, mathematics and geometry.
We can find numbers and geometry in almost anything-from animal coat patterns, music, our bodies and even the ways in which the planets and moons orbit each other.
I am inspired to create artwork using geometric & natural patterns, numbers and symbolism to represent everyday ideas, emotions or life events because it is a universal language that can be found in every known science & culture.
When I am not creating artwork, I am also a performing aerial artist and enjoy spending my time high up in the air!
About the Process
Most pieces start out the same way, unless I have a solid idea of how I want the overall shapes to look, I take my compass and start my main circles to see where they take me. I always start out with pencil and fill in or overlap with ink as I go.
Once I have the general outline if the piece, I immediately go in and start mapping out my color patterns, shapes, numbers and fine details.
If I am using minerals or stones, these typically set the overall intent of the piece. Based on what I am using, I tie all of my other symbolism, numbers, colors and shapes into the overall meaning or emotion I am creating.
Virtual Studio Tour
My creation space is in a small corner of my home that faces a window. I enjoy working in this space rather than in a secluded room because I can be around my animals and have easy access to the coffee. A few years ago, my husband gifted me this wood drafting table that I absolutely love.
I keep all the pen and ink that I use most often in a tray along with my compass, as it is probably the most important tool that I use to create my artwork. I have a few reference books that I keep close by to use, and headphone are a must....I always listen to music while I work.
I have experimented with a ton of different pens and inks over the years and my absolute favorites are Micron, Prismacolor and Signo gel pens. Each piece of wood panel has its own odd quirks and I find that I can manage any imperfection or potential bleeding well with these. I mostly use wood panels in their natural state, or I stain/paint them.
Contact & Purchase Information
Interested in Purchasing?Pricing Information: $151 to $500
To inquire about purchasing artwork or to see current available pieces feel free to email me, or check out my artist website.
Contact Information
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/mica-brinson-art/home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micabrinson/
Email: mica.brinson@gmail.com
Studio Information
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