Tag: oil paint
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SENSORY – MAY 22
Hey, folks! Getting to some good news, completely late! I’ve been selected for SENSORY, presented by RAW: HOLLYWOOD. I’m stoked at the response this event is getting between my fellow artists, spanning multiple genres of creation. Coming together as passionate humans is truly what life is about. RAW is hosting SENSORY at Boulevard3 on FRIDAY, MAY 22, at 6pm.…
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Spring Cleaning
Settling into a new living space with it’s own studio! I’ve been stuck between finishing projects and resettling. I have an upcoming piece at Union Press‘ Steel Gallery for the Weapons of Mass Destruction group show, on Saturday, May 11th. I’m stoked to be a part of this show again, and happy with my new piece.…
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UPDATE!
A bit quiet, but still moving strong. Started work on a commission this week, an image of Patti Smith photographed by Robert Mapplethorpe. Above is some prep work for the painting, stretching on a 20” x 20” frame. Sized the canvas this afternoon, and after drying this evening, gesso and staining tomorrow. A bit behind…
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Squeezing small sessions in on this painting really leaves good days and bad days. Yesterday’s session left a sour taste in my mouth, where as a couple hours tonight got me into repair mode. I was able to work back into some darker shades early, though impatiently I started replacing some highlights lost last night,…
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Reworking a bit.. feels like a few steps back, though steps closer to the shades I want. That eye can wait.
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Self-portrait
Worked on the self-portrait last evening, still feel as though some elements are disproportionate, though hopefully all will be balanced in the coming weeks. Over the past few years, my color palate has generally been weighted by blue tones. Mostly due to a reliance/overuse on mixing Phthalo and Prussian blues. I’m able to achieve deep…
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