New Video

I made a video about the poem and jacket in the way of the storybook. The results are pretty pleasing,.. it makes me so excited about doing another video.. My sister is going to be writing a song for one of the videos.... I hope everything works out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC87kCahR2I

I want to use a song my friend Frankie sent me for another one. I have many video ideas.

I wasn't really inspired today... but I was last night. The Project Runway Finale left me with so many ideas that I'm disappointed at myself for not sitting with my sketchbook. I did see some student work on pbs.org that was inspiring... I think I like the color combination of cardboard, white, and black.... so i think i want to try some drawings next week on notebook paper sized cardboard... it might end-up being more fun than the Artist Trading Cards..

Artist Trading Cards

I was really impressed by the Artist Trading Cards I saw when I did a class observation at a local school so I wanted to try them out myself. I think with a little more practice and ingenuity I can do fabulous things... It's something I can do when I don't have many materials or a lot of space. These are a couple that I did... When I was walking to class from the library, I was inspired by the wispy trees.. I want to do some kind of big art project involving trees.

The photoshoot I did last week turned out awesome. I'm excited to see how my first editorial is going to look it might be how I get a great portfolio... The main aspect of my photography that I need to change is just using higher resolution photos...

pop art love

I got these awesome paint markers that I love using. This work was a mixture of paint markers, acrylic paint and lots of medium. I'm really pleased with how the work came out but it kind of feels that the man in the painting reminds me of someone I know even though I thought the image came from my head. I should post of a picture of the painting sketches that I did. Soon to come are the pictures of the Artist Trading Cards that I've been working on. I still have many other works that need to be posted. I need more inspiration actually.

video

I didn't realize I have so much to update on... this is the first video I've done to promote my art. My plan was to make another one after I've created more. I might do another one just to do it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1ewbz28_7Qg I would embed it but I'm not at a regular computer.

sold

This is the work that was sold at my last gallery showing. I think I want to enter into some more shows just because it's fun to watch people viewing your work and not know you are the artist..

hiatus

It's been a good while since I've updated this. I've done a lot of work since then. I've even sold something. I'm pleased. Now all I need to do is get my work published. I'm considering doing the Artscape contest. I just haven't figured out what I want to do yet. I also am setting up an etsy. So much work in the mix right now and lots of art parties to attend.

The Still-Life.

I love color. One of the best ways to express it is through putting together objects and sculpting with paint.

(Still-Life with Apples. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 2004. 18" by 24". $110)

(Still-Life of Bottles. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 2004. 18" by 24". $110)

Gestures

Gestures capture the idea of something. Quick and Powerful. It's the essence of the form.

(Still Life. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 12" by 16". 2004. $50)

(Portrait. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 16" by 12". 2005. $50)

Lost Romance

People fall in love all the time. My friend told me once that people only truly fall in love 3 times in their life. This a painting about a love that was lost but in the final moment of being physically together there were sparks. It's about enjoying what you have while you have it.
(I loved Him. Mixed Media on Canvas. 2004. 16" by 20". $105.)

Portraiture

Portraiture was a way throughout history to document events, personalities, and tell stories. I wanted my portraits to evoke the personality of the model.

(Female Nude. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 2005. 12" by 16". $70.)

(Could Be Santa. Acrylic on Canvas Board. 2005. 22" by 28". $170.)

Flowers

Who doesn't love flowers? They seem to be one of the prettier aspects of organic life. I love to paint single sets of flowers. It captures the essence of the beauty more than when it's surrounded by the rest of life. Serene and peaceful.
(Flower. Acrylic on canvas board. 12" by 16". 2004. $50)
(Flowers. Acrylic on canvas. 18" by 24". 2004. $105)

Candy Art

I loved to collect candy wrappers and use them for different type of art projects. My art usually has some organic qualities whether it be through the application of materials or the color palette. I also like the idea of recycling materials. With the commericalism of today, it seems like some art is taken for granted. I look to the Pop Art movement sometimes to get inspiration.

(Candy Glassed Window. Collage and Acrylic Paint on canvas. 18" by 24". 2004. $100)

(Moment. Collage and Acrylic Paint on canvas board. 22" by 28". 2004. $125)