This is the last post of 2009! Some quickies for the bell drop, I have been focused on creating at least one painting a day, and will continue this on into the new year . I will also going to make attempts to post more frequently as I get immersed in projects and let the Blog world slide by a bit. So, here are three watercolor works painted on cardboard. Completing a good number of these for upcoming shows, also useful as studies for larger pieces.
12.31.2009
WATERCOLOR ON CARDBOARD
This is the last post of 2009! Some quickies for the bell drop, I have been focused on creating at least one painting a day, and will continue this on into the new year . I will also going to make attempts to post more frequently as I get immersed in projects and let the Blog world slide by a bit. So, here are three watercolor works painted on cardboard. Completing a good number of these for upcoming shows, also useful as studies for larger pieces.
RMCAD: LARRY KRESEK
My instructor and friend to this day, great man, teacher, and painter, the department chair at my alma matter RMCAD, Larry Kresek speaks on the methods of illustration and the "rules are tools" ideology.
12.23.2009
ROCCO PORTRAIT
Recent portrait of my good friend Harrison's son, Rocco. I am pleased with the finish on this piece, as well as the overall effect of the loose brushwork leading into the focus of his expression.
Painting children is a great challenge, and some of these recent pieces I have completed inspired me to look into child painters throughout history.
Many old masters, as well as modern painters have tried their brush at the soft delicate form of the young child, some to look at closely are Lucong, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and even Velasquez's children.
The December issue of Fine Art Connoisseur had a spotlight section titled "New Directions in Children' s Portraiture"concerning the subject that is quite insightful as well.
12.17.2009
RENDER ME STUPID UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Just a small update and reminder for all, I will be hosting and presenting my first solo show at the university level. My solo exhibition and demonstration, "Render Me Stupid" will be held from March 1 - April 2nd 2010 at the Mariani Gallery on the UNC campus in Greeley.
More info and details to come, but for now mark your calendar, excited for this showcase and demonstration for all age levels, but non-specifically high school to college art students.
12.14.2009
REBELLION HOLIDAY SHOW
The show starts at 8pm Friday December 18th. Rebellion Tattoo located at 987Santa Fe Drive, Denver Colorado 720-381-6090. Please check out their website!! Rebellion hosts some of Denver's best including Preston Chambers, Ben "Chase" Thompson and Jher 451.
I wanted to focus on overall tone and composition with this piece. I also wanted to simplify the palette to experiment with contrast.
"MoonGlow" Acrylic on board, 8.25 x 12.75
12.11.2009
THE FORMAT MIXTAPE~ FOE & AWHAT
Just finished a recent project with Dj Awhat of the Pirate Signal and FOE, from Jewell Tyme Music, also the 2009 Westword MC of the year. The two have created a new mixtape entitled "The Format", presented by Jewell Tyme Music, Lifecrew, and Analog Space. A glimpse into the future that positive collaborative efforts within Denver's expanding music and arts scene will continue to create. Foe and Dj Awhat have both obtained acclaim for solo projects and group productions, and this album marks the beginning of a dynamic duo.
12.09.2009
12.05.2009
SHOESHINE 2010
The latest installment of Shoeshine is back and better than ever for 2010. Denver's own create sneaker and snow sport customized apparel, as well as a showcase of the fresh new apparel lines coming out on the street and on the mountain. More info on the custom gear to be painted by local talent, but also info into the snowboard design contest and exhibit location.
GB FISH N CHIPS MURAL UPDATE
Here is the rooftop image from the British Rock themed mural I was commissioned to complete for the brand new GB Fish N Chips located on 22nd and Sheridan. The mural is completed, and the new store is open for business, so grab some calamari and cod, a cold one and watch some football, all while you check out the mural and the beautiful view of Denver across Sloans Lake.
More photos and panoramic shots to come, as well as the final video. Special Thanks to Alex Stokeld, Seetwist Productions, Taylor Barnes, Neil @ Masters International, Cheers.
12.03.2009
LAUREATE OF THE LOWLIFE SNEAK PEEK
INDY INK GIFT OF GETTING GROUP SHOW
BARRIO UNITY UPDATE
Here are the final images from the Barrio Unity project completed in late fall. This area is usually inundated with tagging and gang graffiti, but because I helped to employ a handful of the neighborhood kids and they painted and helped to complete the mural, the result is that the surrounding area, and community has seen a significant drop in the gang graffiti activity, and brazen destruction of private property. By no means was it a failsafe solution, but it shows the power that public art can serve, as well as the messsage that mural art can portray to any community. Special thanks to Johnny and Cisco at GRASP for the opportunity, and of course the documentarian, Seetwist Productions.
HOLIDAY MINIATURE FINALS
11.29.2009
11.19.2009
11.17.2009
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE UPDATE
Update from the opening night of the new Illiterate gallery space. Here is the final framed and hanging at Illiterate, I was blessed to sell the piece opening night. Special thanks to Max Kaufman, Rachel, Sander, Adam, and Elaine for a great grand opening.
11.16.2009
PLEIN AIR HONORABLE MENTION
Photos from opening night at the Denver Public Library for the 3rd Annual Denver Plein Air Exhibition, hosted by Gallery 1261 and Abend Gallery. I was bestowed with an honorable mention from the exhibition judges, and what a great honor! I will let the photos tell the remainder of the story, and you can view all the award winners and additional pieces online at the Golden Triangle Museum District website. Special thanks to everyone involved. Back to the easel for me.
11.03.2009
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE FINAL
Here is the final oil painting for the group show "Where the Wild Things Art" hosted by Illiterate and curated by the one and only Max Kaufmann, opening Friday, November 6th to the public. I have always been fascinated with the imagination and the idea of imaginary friends and so with all the different concepts I had come up with I was sold on the idea of portraying the main character as he first meets the Wild Things and his fascination with them, and his imaginative expression once faced with creatures that are supposed to scare. My nephew was the model for the scene and he was the perfect candidate for the an imaginative journey into the psyche of a wild boy. Come see the show should be an incredible display of Denver's talent and conceptual prowess. Special thanks to Max for the invite.
11.02.2009
ACCEPTED PLEIN AIR PIECES
I was notified that I have two pieces in this years Plein Air Festival exhibition at the Denver Public Library. All of the pieces submitted can be viewed online, accepted pieces in one category, unaccepted in another, but still for sale online.
It is a great honor considering I have only had one piece accepted in past years. The pieces that were accepted were the Sniagrab Aloft pair, completed on the first day of the festival, in halfway overcast weather.
The pair exhibit the ideas of small studies on location in order to lock in palette control and overall composition with a steady and rapid process towards completing the final painting; eliminating many problems due to the studies analytical and exploratory nature. The exhibit opens on November 10th at the Denver Public Library from 6- 9 pm, hope to see you there.
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