When I start thinking about a new collection, I rarely sketch at first. For me, I think ... a lot. I have to visualize first a concept, and if that idea passes all my questions of doubt, then I proceed to sketch. Even when I use to sculpt and paint, I would follow this same process ... and it didn't help that my thesis was focused on conceptual art. I would stay in my studio for hours till I reached an initial draft. I've learned though that being outside, going out for walks, to a show or film, helps me with my process. Lately, one of my obsessions is urban landscapes. DC, luckily, offers beautiful photo ops. I've been taking tons of pictures during my walks, and hopefully, with all these photographs I will be able to narrow down my idea for next year's collection.
