New stuff....

End of Today- coming along nicely....we shall see what happens

First Step:  Blocking it all in.....

Final

I have to apologize for the darkness on the top.  It does not exist in the original painting.  I will try and re-photgraphy this week.  But after critiques and feedback and it's complete.  No title yet...I'm still debating.

Ready for critique...on to the next!

More Updates....Almost done

This Week

Almost there, just a few more tweaks....Let me know what you think....

Last Week

In progress again...

Further revisiting and editing.  Much has changed but definitely working out some major problems it had before....Let me know what you think!

Updated: In Progress

Subtle changes:  Lightened up some things in the middle.  Next step the background paper!

Work in Progress

 This piece is taking quite a bit of time to complete because of its size (50" x 120").  So I decided that I would give you some images of it in progress.  This is over a two day period working with a focus on covering ground and looking at larger tonal relationships.

Finished Today!

Acrylic on paper- 38x50"

1st Thesis Committee Review

Today was my first thesis committee review and I think it went very well.  It was just the right amount of balance and feedback I needed right now for my work.  Some suggestions:
1.Work outside my peripheral view and increase the elongated format, while still incorporating the vast space.
2.  The works reference a landscape, terrain, desert area possibly suggesting the beginning of time, earth, an aftermath of an explosion or disaster.
3.  Reference to resources and the environment, the lack thereof.
4. Emptiness and overwhelming by increasing the scale- engage the viewer by drowning them in the whole piece.
5.  The Power of Silence.

So inspiring and very informative.  Some things to tweak in my past two paintings but new work will be coming along shortly.  Most likely it will work to show for my Thesis Exhibition in April.  Stay tuned....more to come!

paper landscapes

38x50 inches, Acrylic on Paper

New Work!

Studies....

Just finished today!

Paper landscape #3:    Acrylic on paper, 32"x50"

"Recoil" creates a tension between the tightly bound paper and release.  Movement and Light....

New work!

This series of Charcoal and Ink drawings were completed to look at simple shape and form.  The receipt paper is such an interesting material to work with and lends itself to some great movements.

New Work

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New work from the first couple of weeks my 2nd year of grad school.  

The work is the beginning of a Series of Paper Landscapes.

Enjoy!

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Day 100

DAY 100!!!!!   Sorry finally just back power from 48 hours of no technology.  It was done on Sunday (day 100).  Hurray for finishing!!!!  Stay tuned for work I will be developing over my last year of grad school!!!!

Day 99

Inspiration from some images of the damage done from the hurricane in the carolinas.  Removed from its roots...

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Lazy day by the Bayou....

Day 90

Back to color.  Some influences from my trip.  All caught up!!!!  10 more Days!!!!!!!

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View from the Boat Yard Restaurant...

Day 87

Inspired by several Banyan Trees.

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Anna Maria Island.

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Bayou Drainage...

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Massive storm cloud that moved in while I was on Siesta Key beach....

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The beginning of the Bayou.

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View of the Bayou from Jack and Sally's House.

Day 81

Very interesting Tree Moss that lived in the Bayou behind the house.

Day 80

I'm Back!!!!  The next few pieces are influenced by my travels to Florida.  This particular piece:  View from the plane.

Day 79

This will be the last post for this week.  I am headed off to the sunny beaches of Siesta Key, Florida.  I will continue my 100 days, just in different media.  I am excited to see what inspirations my trip will have on my work!!!  See you in a week!!!

Day 78

Felt a little Whimsical today...

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Inspiration:  Picking some eggplants and tomatoes from the garden....

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Not quite what I was going for...try again tomorrow...