David Bailey Ross, an artist based in London, has found a way to create rich and evocative art using only watercolor and a silhouette of a head. His Instagram account, galeriephantom, showcases his Heads series in a formulaic manner, with 36 posts at a time.
The project began as a personal outlet for David, who has been working as a creative for over 20 years. He enjoys experimenting with color, texture, and watercolor, allowing himself the freedom to explore character types and the effects of light and color. The Heads series subtly touches on queer and BDSM elements, inspired by David's interests in fashion, beauty, subculture, and groups of people who challenge norms.
To create his Heads, David spends a lot of time researching and collecting images, which he then collages and manipulates into the desired shape before applying a "wet on wet" technique. This technique allows for the pigment to bleed into the paper and creates an element of chance in the final outcome. David's Heads series is ever-changing, with each new post replacing an old one, so catch them while they're live to fully appreciate their beauty.
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