Monday, September 12, 2011

"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

Monday, August 15, 2011

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

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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