This red and black painting highlights the texture used in it. Here are two views of the painting, to get an idea of how it looks in different lights. I might another layer of red, but here it is so far.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wave painting, part 1
This is the start of a wave acrylic painting I just started with palette knives. After this I'm adding a thick clear, pouring medium layer, which will make it look like it is under water.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Drawing
Here is a new design I'm working on while watching movies. I finally have time for a nice relaxing night, i've been so busy with homework the past week I haven't had a full night to myself in awhile. This is done with pen and colored pencil, just i'm thinking of incorporating into a painting
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Abstract sky painting
This was a really fun painting to do. It started with multiple layers of watercolor paints. I then added a self-leveling gel layer, which was colored with alcohol inks. The inks mixed together together to make a dark purple color, which I then scraped bits of off to let the previous layers shine through. I then added a bit of polyester glitter, which stuck to the few spots of gel that were still sticky. This painting sold at an art show to a painter friend.
Polymer clay octopus
This pendant was made with polymer clay and found objects. It is an octopus, and in a slight steampunk style.
Polymer clay pendant
This pendant was done with polymer clay and found objects. Metallic powder was added for extra color. It is a steampunk turtle, and was sold as a christmas present.
Abstract tentacle monster painting
This was one of the largest paintings I did, as I normally work with 16 by 20 or 16 by 24. I don't remember the size, but I had trouble fitting it on my table. It is a bush monster, that was painted with acrylic paints, brushes and palette knives. It is a monster that sold at an art show.
Abstract
This painting was done with palette knives and acrylic paints and was varnished for a glossy sheen. It was sold at an art show.
Abstract brown painting
This painting was done with acrylic paints and palette knives. I also used some paints directly out of the tube, with no brushes or knives. The texture was added with paint thickener.
Abstract painting
This painting was bought by another manager of an old job I worked at. It was an abstract tornado-esk painting done with acrylic paints and self-leveling gel.
Sunset painting
This painting was commissioned by an a manager of a place I used to work. She asked me to combine two photographs, one of the sunset, and one of her riding a jet ski. This was an interesting piece to do, not really my style, but she liked it so that's what matters
Piano watercolor painting
This watercolor painting of a piano was done for a friend who is a composer and singer. He loves playing the piano. And this was a fun piece to paint.
Abstract blue painting
This painting was also made for my friend, Katie. It is done with matte gel to get the texture, and the painted over with acrylic paints.
Abstract purple painting
This painting was made for my friend, katie, and is currently hanging up in her apartment. It was done with acrylic paints
Polymer clay pendant
This pendant was made with metal objects I found at the craft store, and polymer clay.
Polymer clay monsters
These monsters were made from polymer clay and found objects. The light blue one was really crumbly when I opened the clay, it still baked fine, but be sure to squeeze the package to check for softness before you buy.
Polymer clay pendant
This fairy tale inspired pendant was done with metal pieces as well as a key that I had in a drawer somewhere. It is nice that polymer clay can be baked in the toaster oven, so you don't have to buy an expensive kiln. You just shouldn't use the same toaster over you cook in, as the clay can release gases into the over, and after awhile will coat the inside with a film.
Polymer clay pendant
This pendant was also made with found object, bits of metal, and various textured objects pressed into it.
Polymer clay pendant
This pendant was made out of polymer clay. I stitched it up with staples, and skewered it on a key. It is really to make steam punk style pendants out of found objects.
Fiddle pendant
This is a polymer clay pendant I made out of my handprint, painted with alcohol inks. It is on an adjustable cord so I can hold it and keep from biting my nails. It is great for anxiety, as the tactile sensation helps to calm anxiety. I'm thinking of making them specifically for people, with their own handprints, as I've gotten some positive feedback for the idea.
Clay monster octopus
Here is a clay octopus monster that I made with kiln fired clay. It is painted with glaze and alcohol inks
Clay bug mask
This is another mask I did that hangs on the wall. It is made from kiln fired clay and painted with crystal glazes. It was inspired by the show face off
Clay witch mask
This is another wall sculpture I made, which is a clay witch mask. It is painted with glaze, and alcohol inks.
Clay mask
This mask was made of clay and kiln fired, it was also painted with glaze. It is made to hang on the wall, and was sold to the guy who bought the melting witch sculpture. This mask was inspired by my favorite movie, Coraline.
Witch sculpture
This sculpture is made with kiln fired clay, it is a melting witch. She was painted with glaze and alcohol inks, and was sold at an art show. She was really interesting to make and has a humped back, which the picture doesn't show.
Watercolor abstract portrait
This picture was painted with my pan watercolors, like all the portraits, I actually prefer these to the tubes, because it is easier to get a richer, darker color.
Portrait of a swimmer
This painting was done with watercolors as well. This one was sold to a man who also bought the tan reclining nude man I just previously posted.
Portrait of a reclining man
I painted this portrait last year with my watercolor paints. Even though I struggle with realistic watercolor paintings, I love using them to paint people. Watercolors are a fun challenge to undergo.
Portrait
Here is a another watercolor portrait I did with my watercolors last year. I really want to start these up again, since I took a hiatus from people. I want to practice facial structures some more.
Elephant abstract painting
This painting was inspired and given to my friend Lily, who I work with in the summer. She loves elephants, and so do I. This was done using the weird effects of gesso, self-leveling gel and acrylic paint.
Monster picture
This picture was inspired by an octopus movie I saw, I thought it would be creepy to make someone turn into one. The monster I drew, but I cannot take credit for it, it is the monster from the temple run game. This was not made to be sold, just to have in my own home.
Bush monster
This painting was done with self leveling gel, computer ink and block printing ink. It was sold to a fellow artist at an art show.
Painting for a friend
This is my version of a friendship bracelet, I painted a similar one that is hanging in my friend's apartment, so we can think of each other when we see them. This was done with bubble wrap, acrylic paint, computer ink and glaze
Live painting
This is the painting I did for the When I knew and How it Saved Me. You can find the link to the article in the post below this. I was asked to paint live and be inspired by the show, and my piece was auctioned off at the end.
Live painting
http://metromonthly.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/rust-belt-to-stage-when-i-knew-and-how-it-saved-me-april-20-21/.
This is a link for an article that is on a local show I was invited to be inspired by and paint live for earlier this year.
It was one of the best opportunities for my artwork I have gotten, and my piece was auctioned off at the end. I am
Going to try and figure out how to post a picture of the painting I did.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Book 2, title page
This is my second short book I just finished, written and illustrated by me. I love the word janky, which people in my area use as a replacement for broken, or messed up, or gross. It is fun to say, and even more fun to base a story around.
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