self-portraits (watercolor)

See I knew there were more recent ones....These were both done 2008 in my watercolor class at UW-Milwaukee

"self"

"self"

Self-Portraits

So I am going to expand my original thoughts on the purpose of this blog to include a view of my past works and where "I was" when I made them. I believe art can be a window to who I am. I hope you enjoy. Please feel free to give me ANY feedback or comments!


This is an oil painting I did this past summer 2009 "Self in Sunglasses"

This is a sketch I did for a charcoal drawing. 1998

 

Here was the final charcoal drawing...it was Eve crying and I used myself for the inspiration

"Eve is too Big" 1998

These are several sketches I did I would say back in the middle school years of 1993-1995

This one says "you only want what you want"

 

"Deep Flower" 1994

 

"the alien cries"

 

"look into my eye"

 

It seems I wrote text on some of many of my works. The text on here is hard to read because it is fading away. It says "You never really see where the true sadness comes from"

 

This one says "Grow, be different, be happy!" 1994

 

This was a sketch made for a future drawing. 1998

 

Here was the final drawing the above sketch was for. The project was to make a drawing with something  missing and then make what is missing appear in color. So as you can see...

 "self" can not read the date

 

"self"

"self" 1997

"self" 2003

"self" 2003...sometimes very confusing and complicated

This was a photo Eric took of me when we were on vacation in Mexico. I uploaded the photo to Illustrator.

I drew a graphite sketch of a tattoo which was inspired from the Book of Kells.

and then incorporated with the photo in Illustrator resulting in this work. 2007

Hope you enjoyed the self-portraits I could find. I will continue to add to this collection.

a few new paintings...

Update and photos

Here are the two pieces that are in the Jazz Gallery "Hobby Fun for Everyone" show

"Noodle Necklace"

"Mask"

Update: I submitted an application with 3 pieces of work for The Dooryard Gallery http://www.dooryardgallery.com/

It is a new gallery opening up and I really hope they like my work...cross your fingers!!

I am also submitting one piece for an upcoming show for Kunzelmann-Esser  "DanceCraftArt" show...so let's think good thoughts and hope I get into this show.


The next show I will be in is the Adonai Arts Center-Mixed Media Show which we are still waiting the final date but most likely will be in early December.

Have a great day everyone!

Great News-HOBBY FUN FOR EVERYONE

Got the news- Two of my art pieces were accepted into the Jazz gallery "Hobby Fun for Everyone" Art Show opening reception tomorrow :) Stop by for food, snacks and some fantastic art! Jazz Gallery 926 E Center St. Milwaukee, WI 53212

Next show will be at the Adonai Arts Center next month so stayed tuned for more info. on that.

Currently working on a few applications for upcoming shows. BUSY BUSY BUSY! But I love it :)

Everyone have a fantastic Friday and weekend :)