Eat it.

References to mind-set, color combinations, and the unusual point of view not often remembered- that’s what I like to take in during a day. Eventually my crazy notepads full of these notes click with an emotional pull and a piece unfolds. There is always a deeper story woven into my work's essence if you take the time to look.

When seen, I'd like viewers to be able to see deeper than the image. I want the colors to feel, the characters to speak, and the background to recede into their softened senses. Rocks are, after all, much more than rocks- they are geological wonders that have taken years and years to form and unfold from the earth’s belly. I strive for this communication always, and above all else, I want my story to be complete.

I'm very interested in the interaction of styles and competing areas of interest. I like to see people figure things out. It’s a story that with, but a glance, I can start to relate to the viewer my notepad, my life observations. Psychology can be delicious if you're in the mood. The processes of scanning in textures, working with my photography, utilizing all tools before me, and mixing my medias fascinate me to no end.

I strive to make my artwork an escape for real feelings- free flowing emotion; layer-by-layer the elements should begin to transcend the layers of this all-too-familiar skull for which I slave. I need it for me- I need it for those who care to look- people should delve into this vibrant world that surrounds us instead of being passive observers in a constant game of cat and mouse. This thought relation is my Mister Methamphetamine; the truth shoved up your nose. If fewer smiled with fake smiles, less voices cried with forced empathy, and more molds were broken in this society, my crystal observation and method would be commonplace. That day seems further by the minute to me. Till then, the brush be my focus and the palette my pill- I hope people understand, but in the end, it’s all mental and my release exists.

Attention = Zilch... but I like it :]

Heh, ADD kicking in, eh'? Heres the new image I've been on! Let me know whatcha thinkin. . . Have a SMASHING evening! ^_______^

Realizations! Ah! ^_^

Ah! So I just got my midterm feedback from Jessi and omigosh, its what everyone has been telling me for sometime now but I really didnt GET until now. heh. Something clicked in that email and I guess it took the repetition of the style twice and the words again to grasp it. Explain explain explain. Okay!

Consistency is key to developing identity.

I need to work harder to create more visual connections between pieces in the body of work; essentially the development of a unique identity for my work to possess; style security.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but one piece last semester and one this semester stick out to me that I REALLY felt good about...
Yes! These two!




Its not that the other pieces didnt speak or do their part, its just that these two FEEL finished and complete-They fit- I don't doubt them... I'm starting to think that may be an important concept to grasp for the future. Im going to follow this style after Im done with my current image. I'm ready to create a cohesive body of work. Thoughts? Cherries? Candy?

Work in progress...

Current project follows, this is real piecey and I still have a lot planned for it, but I just wanted to show what I've been up to the past while and perchance get some feedback on associations made with:

1) my creature on the left side of the image.

2) the right crescent form.

There is no right or wrong answer at this point- I just want some loose associations that come to mind when looking at the two channels of this image in progress. After I get some feedback I will know better how to progress to get my thoughts on screen. I uploaded with what seemed to be a fair size so detail can be observed if clicked on.

Planned:
Size: 5 feet wide x 3 feet tall @ 300ppi
Printed: on a watercolor or other available matte printing heavy weight paper.

Thanks in advance :)

The Family

Last minute touches are done, Im getting ready to go ahead and print this one- Im thinking Ill get brave and apply this one to a piece of wood or something and turn this into a mixed media piece. Maybe add some finishing nails under each person and hang a key or something. IDK/ all up in the air right now. But this is it :) More to come soon- Ive been working for dayyssssss on this new image but its not to the point for constructive crit yet :)
The Family

Pens.

Here is what I have been working on for the past week or... so :)

Title: Pens.
Size: 12x24in
Used:Scans, pictures, sketches, pen tool line art, custom brushes, lots and lots of overlays, etc.

After an in class critique I took the advice to do some model sketches and work more off of a human realism rather than a human thought. I like the change and appreciate the advice. Enjoy!

End of week.

These last few here are my new projects, you cant really tell whats going on yet... but Im working on it. The first image is a slight change in text to better convey my message. The rest of this image is the same. Thanks.