1/29/13 1/29/13

Revealing Origins

This image was born from a need to brand Creative Flux, on Sirius Press, Inc., where artists and free-thinkers share their thoughts on the arts, the process of creation, and storytelling: be it the moment of inspiration or the follow-through to something concrete.

1/17/13 1/17/13

Book Store Wizard

Over the course of a few years, I had the privilege of illustrating the covers of the "Island Writer Magazine," published by the Victoria Writers' Society. The illustration above is one of several.

1/6/13 1/6/13

Pickled Ginger

Although I’ve named these paintings “Faux-Rothko . . .,” these actually are not Rothko imitations. I’ve obviously used a formal resemblance, but that’s where it ends.

1/4/13 1/4/13

Nettles

1/4/13 1/4/13

The Maker: A Race Against Time

Christopher and Christine Kezelos, owners of Zeolous Creative and directors of The Maker, are brilliant and their video is nothing short of genius.

1/1/13 1/1/13

The Awakening

Happy New Year!An angel to help guide you into the New Year.May your Joy be infectious.May Creativity reign in your life.May Love keep you lightheaded.

12/8/12 12/8/12

Ora Sento

"Ora Sento" is on display in the 2012 Members' Show, December 4, 2012 to January 4, 2013, at the Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL.

11/11/12 11/11/12

Quick Study: ceci n'est pas une pomme

10/27/12 10/27/12

"Gala One" is Purchased by the Cinco Banderas Permanent Collection--(Updated)

Friends, as of last Thursday night I have the honor of being a part of the Cinco Banderas Permanent Collection, at the Artel Gallery (@artelPensacola), in Pensacola, FL. Thank you, Artel Gallery!

10/26/12 10/26/12

"The Green Vase" Accepted in to the 24th Annual Cinco Banderas Competition

"The Green Vase" makes a second appearance in the Artel Gallery! This time, the juror David Braly--the nationally recognized artist from Montgomery, AL--voted it into the Twenty-fourth Annual Cinco Banderas Competition. It did not make its way in to the permanent collection; however, the second work I submitted was purchased! You can read about it in tomorrow's post.

10/19/12 10/19/12

Enchanted

Besides tests and studies, I've painted about six airbrush pieces. The first, Aphrodite, was an exciting accomplishment but I didn't spend enough time working out a technical methodology, rather, I painted by the seat of my pants and they always ended up too dark—like the bottom right corner in this canvas. Someday I might fix it. I do, however, like its story-book, illustrative stylization.

10/14/12 10/14/12

Quick Study: Twins

The original painting is the second image down. It was a little dark and lifeless for my taste. So I rescued it in Photoshop with a combination of Selective Color, Curves and Black a& White. I don't know if ethereal describes it . . . spartan, maybe? No pun intended.

10/13/12 10/13/12

Mighty (Soul Incarnate)

A study exploring the power of a single brush stroke.

10/12/12 10/12/12

Spiral Studies

These are just studies. I'll post more info along with the final piece. Enjoy!

10/5/12 10/5/12

Communion

10/5/12 10/5/12

Aphrodite

#FirstFridayArtWalk on G+ is open to all! I'm posting this as a submission to the #FirstFridayArtWalk, hosted by Samantha Villenave, on Google+.

9/30/12 9/30/12

Quick Study: Holy Apple

Solo Series, No.3This image is part of my “Quick Study” challenge.

9/29/12 9/29/12

Quick Study: Red Apple

This image is part of my “Quick Study” challenge. The first thing I do when I walk in the studio is grab a small canvas or board and sketch with paint for ten minutes—like stretching before running. There are no expectations of genius in these, just raw expression. You can learn more background information here. Enjoy!

9/28/12 9/28/12

Art a la Carte

A Lovely Gathering: Thank you Artel Gallery for such an amazing "Art a la Carte" event!—the annual wearable gallery fundraiser.