Lots in Love of Art and such things

Started on a rather large painting-I might have mentioned it in earlier in posts, but I'm a little too other-worldly at the moment to remember-but, I have only worked this big once before, not enjoying the result. I am, of course, a little freaking worried about making a great piece because...well, I don't want to fuck up on this large of scale. I will post photos as soon as I take a few that properly represent it.
A few nights ago I got a bug up my ass and started painting and sculpting again. I have had this paper clay that I wanted to try because I want to start creating some masks, but having never worked in it before, I tried it out in a smallish piece. And yes, I know...another skull. It's not quite finished but I enjoy it immensely and the clay doesn't require the usual kiln firing (air dries), is light, doesn't have a smell to it (like oil-based clay) and is easy to manipulate, holding texture really well.




The other thing I was doing whilst sculpting was painting over bad drawings in my mini-sketch book. This is the evolution of this little pink water flower. I think it looks rather nice and is much better than what is beneath it.


So all in all, keeping busy, getting into shenanigans and such.

Song of the month: "Iron Man" Four Tet
Color Obsession: Mauve
Words that make ya smarter: Predilection

"It's Alive" in progress

This is the newest piece in progress, inspired by my thoughts about heart surgery, being an oddball and, really, what it is to be a Frankenstein. Before starting this, (and I incidentally do this on many pieces) I wrote down some thoughts about what it is to be a monster made from man, made by man to be a man but ultimately failing in every intention, aspiration and understanding of what it is to be human and being treated like an utter freak (which Frankenstein was), and this is on the back on this wood panel:
"Disparate parts put together to make a creature like man but wholly and truly a monster of pain-always an outcast, always persecuted, misunderstood. Feeling the weight of the world and destroyed by it."
So, this and a few other pieces in progress. Also really really contemplating where I can store my sculptural pieces before I go head-first and start on them. As always, I will do my best to keep you lovely folks updated. We will see.

Song of the Moment: "All Caps" by MF Doom
Color Obsession: Turquoise
New Word(Learn it, Use it, Become Smarter): Castigate

Emerging of "Emergence"

So this is a picture of a newer piece called "Emergence." I need to get it properly shot.
I realized recently how many levels and subjects my various works encompass, and this one is probably the heaviest. I'm also finally at the point where I'm wanting to show my work in galleries. Nerve-racking...I'm always ready for the worst to be said, but I'm tired of the lackluster and honestly, poorly executed art getting rave reviews because it's sold cheaply and done quickly. This is no longer acceptable and I'm going to throw myself into the fire. Pray for me.

Song of the week: "La Dolly Vita" The Smashing Pumpkins

Peacock Weed

This is ink and gouache. It came from waiting in airports, wishing to be in nature, getting into Shenanigans and such. Don't really know what to do with it, so I'll post it here until I have a reason to put it on the website.

Song Obsession: "Valium Blues" by Entrance
Color Obsession: Seafoam
New Word: Eisegesis

In Progress: Grandfather, the Great White Peccary

A progress shot of the Great White Peccary from the Mayan book of creation, Popol Vuh. Done in Illustrator, will be finished in Photoshop. Will post finishes with context soon...but not too soon. One can only go so fast working on a 12" 5 year old MacBook Pro.

Star Killer Dream Retriever

So this is Star Killer Dream Retriever which is based of a piece I did in a sketch book with a poem that went with it. This was a creation that came about super late night after another failed attempt at making a connection with my then best friend. I was pained by remembering all the wishes and dreams I've made...I wanted them all back, because I was and at times still am, extremely embarrassed and angry that so many have never come true. But, being older, and in a better place emotionally, I'm not so disappointed in all the wishes that have never come true, because really, the world is better for the wishes, the hopes in your dreams, however outlandish or impossible. I try to remember this.

It's finally here...

Dunnnn Dunnnnn Duunnnnn DUNNAAAAAA!
Yes, I have great news and excitement abound as I announce (quite proudly) that my website is FINALLY done and have published it with a new and sexier address, so please, take a moment and even if you think it sucks, just shush yourself and be nice!

http://www.deschaibled.net

And I am going to try to commit to posting as least once a month...to let you all know I'm alive (and the "you all" is my ego's way of not saying "my mother") and still kickin' ass with piss and vinegar running through these veins of mine. ROAR!!!

Song of the Month: "John Wayne on Acid" by D-Styles
Word of the Month: Phantasmagorical
Color I'm obsessed with at the current moment: Aquamarine