Here is the short time lapse photo montage video of the iVita Mural created by Seetwist Productions. This was a different approach then we usually aim to create, and I am psyched with the final video, leaves a bit more to the imagination than seeing every step. Also stop by the Broken Bread Arts youtube channel for more artwork videos and of course give iVita Wellness a visit for all your medicinal needs.
Process sketches and changes to an upcoming project. The basic skull was the starting point, I then wanted to make the skull more intense, with a more dynamic feel to the screaming expression. The later stages are from rough sketch, to vector. This particular project requires a great deal of digital work, and I always look to have the digital work lend itself to the drawing, in this case I believe it is working thus far. I have to finalize the vector version, the image we see here is the beginning stages of building color shapes in Illustrator. Final coming soon.
A few more layers added to the Dragon Boat images, slowly but patiently bringing out details and more tonal variation. Also focusing more on the overall silhouette of the images and the play between light and dark, as I will be utilizing these contrast tools to create a more impactful image in limited tones, thinking about screenprinting. Stay tuned for more.
I always enforce the ideas of drawing from life, and have been putting in a good amount of time drawing from observation at the Zoo. Here are some of many pages being scratched upon during these sessions. I will be posting about drawing from observation more often, and the benefits of these multitudes of sketches in creating from imagination. All poses no more than 5 minutes.... Ink and Charcoal. Observation Drawing: Body Worlds
Above is a select group of paintings being shown at Abend Gallery's 20th Annual Holiday Miniatures Show, always a blessing and great opportunity to show with some of the most prominent and prestigious fine artists this side of the Mississippi. I am potentially scheduled for a demo at Abend here in the near future, honing down dates and I will keep you posted. 
Recent study using the Griffin Alkyd Fast Drying Oil issued by Winsor & Newton. I had three sample tubes of the primary colors, or a slightly shifted version of the primaries. The palette was Winsor Red, Winsor Yellow, Pthalo Blue, and Flake white. 
The Denver Plein Air Festival opening was at the beginning of November, and I have been slightly behind on posting, but the good news is that I was honored with a 2nd Place ribbon for my entry "Constructive Destruction". Also shown are the emerging artist 1st, 2nd place ribbon holders, and the Best of Show winner. The 1st place winner in the professional category is shown here as well, the works can be viewed at the Denver Public Library's 7th floor until December 31st. Gracious thanks to Christine Serr, Jil Rosentrater, Rose Fredrick, and Dean Sobel for the consideration, and everyone else at Abend and 1261.