One of the most rewarding parts of putting an issue of Anthology together is seeing the finished magazine. When a new issue comes out, I love to sit down with it and go through each story with fresh eyes. But when you have the final, polished product in your hands, it’s easy to forget all the steps that go into each story and project. From the initial spark of an idea, through the scouting, writing, styling, photography, editing, and layout, all these steps blend into the completed issue. And while that seamless finished product is the goal, the process can also be just as interesting.
This concept is an idea Colin Chillag explores in his series of finished unfinished portraits. While they may look like works in progress at first glance, Colin has deliberately left evidence of his process behind so viewers can see how the works come together. The initial sketches and palette of colors he’s mixed for each portrait are a little window into his work as a painter. The effect is especially striking since his style has such a photorealistic quality. It’s a good reminder of the layers of work involved in any creative endeavor.
{Images from Colin Chillag}
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