The 4 Colourists

recently, i have decided to watch videos about art, artists, color, etc. The one i am watching today is about the four scottish painters who decided that color, was one of the most important things to the work they created. so inspiring. Watch and enjoy!

the 58 most beloved american artworks

I'm so happy they included Robert Mapplethorpe and Cindy Sherman!

http://news.artnet.com/art-world/the-58-most-beloved-american-artworks-68914

new commission

northern michigan dreams

this is a new piece that will show the glorious beauty of glen arbor. it is 24 x 36. stay tuned.

we are all together (work in progress)

As I am trying to come out of the creative funk I recently found myself in, I decided to try some new things. I thought about covering this piece with a ton of clear spray enamel and building a lot more depth into the faces by adding layers. However, instead of grabbing my clear enamel, I grabbed a can of white spray paint. happy accidents!

We are all together (work in progress)

This painting is 4ft x 4ft. It started off as a experiment with watercolor. It now includes ink and acrylic.

The process here was very organic. I find that I keep heading back to the faces that swirl in mind. They can be questioning. Or sad. Or frustrated. All in all, they represent part of me.

I spent a lot of time creating a gallery of people t0 watch me create this piece. Originally, I was going to try and include them.

And at one point in my work, I thought about leaving the faces as just "suggestions."

More wanted to join.

There personalities came out. And they separated. Well, fractured.

Currently, they are "cooking." I am trying to figure out how to find them.