The only way an explanation can exist for this painting is through social construct. What does your background say about this piece?
Much like the title tells, all one can know and ever hope to know is there on the canvas. This individual appears with no name or background, just the telltale signs that someone once looked upon him.
This was the painting produced during my workshop. Some elements I went over with my class that I emphasized were color coordination, composition, depth of field and focus. The elements in this painting were sampled from pre-existing material.
This was a commissioning for a client: a portrait of the client with her beloved pet.
Icelandic for 'health', the practice of tossing a coin into a well stems from old nordic mythology. The spirits that lived in the wells (or other water sources) are said to grant wishes if a small offering was made. Unbeknownst to them that copper and silver have purifying attributes that perhaps helped keep minor illness at bay. She is holding a celtic coin that also harkens to the folklore, one being heads and the other tails; the final judgment of whether the wish will be granted.
The sequel to 'Miss Magenta'. As the title entails, she is traveling through a shift in the realm of her reality and the realm of her uncertainty.
A painted portrait of one of my first ceramic sculptures... it kind of looks better as a painting!
It has been exceptionally rainy recently. This painting reflects some of that muted downpour, as well as some old nostalgia items scattered within the painting.
A commissioned portrait of a beloved pet named Osa.
I found some old pictures of children in our family's photo album. Some unidentified, others have mixed features. All are quirky. Here's Oddling #1/3 aka 'Mickey'
Here's Oddling #2/3 aka 'Tay'. There is an obvious similarity to a cousin of mine so I hope she doesn't mind...
And finally Oddling #3/3 aka Gerry. The series as a whole is very satisfying to me, I couldn't observe one without the others.
Based on a dream... Miss Magenta has lost herself. Swept away by a magical wheelchair in her shop, she is being transported for a reason not explained. She struggles to hold onto her only way back home. But for now she is needed. Something must be recovered...
Another borrowed reference photo, this painting depicts an unknown pair (likely mother and son) in an odd combination of styles. The color palette and religious features mimic the historical Byzantine style of antiquity- especially the Madonna and Child comes to mind... the other personality is a satire on the Tomorrowland fantasies about aliens in the 1950's and 60's.
This is a portrait of my great grandfather, Samuel Little who live from 1875-1945. Here he is standing in front of Carter's Drug Store on Chambers Street, which is now Mimi's on Main- Main Street (Conroe, TX). The photo was likely taken in the late 1910's early 1920's. I believe this image to be a significant document and a slice of life portrait because there are clues to the history of my home town and clues to the personality of a member of my family whom I, or even my mother, have ever met.
Latin for 'birthday'. The Greek goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) was not only the goddess of the hunt but also the protector of mother and baby in childbirth. Because of this people brought offerings to her temple in the form of cakes with a candle pressed in the center representing the light of the moon (one of her symbols). Her throne is eventually upheaved and lost to time only to be vaguely recollected by a young representation of our contemporary celebration.
The Macaroni fashion was all about looking fancy, but at the risk of being non-hygienic...
A more graphic design of an owl, also recycled scraps left over from the paper roses made for my wedding.
A commission for a customer, this portrait of his wife is impressionistic and bright, all to glorify her as the queen she is in his eyes. Very sweet.
A commission for a customer and his wife.
This is a large scale portrait of my niece. Not only is this a whimsical seen but it tells the audience a lot about her personality and her heritage. The llama represents her Peruvian heritage. The armadillo, wild flowers and dress- her Texan heritage. The trombone is the boldness she takes from her grandfather (maternal side). Never forget your imagination.
Inspired by the Andrew Wyeth's "Christina's World" this piece tells a traumatic story about sudden death and denial. The painting- along with many others in my gallery- was intended as a gift to help my loved one find peace in her grieving.
A painting of a small porcelain statue, angle 1.
A painting of a small porcelain statue, angle 2.
A commissioned portrait of singer/actress Diana Ross done in acrylic on canvas.
This was a commission for a friend while she was expecting her first child. She wanted a portrayal of her baby's life long journey as symbolized by a young warrior facing a colossal dragon.
Lady Orbelisa is a character I've created in a series that's still a work in progress. (More information to come…)
Inspired by the style of Vincent Van Gogh, this is another part of the series dedicated to my loved one's process through grief. All of the figures are based on old family photographs. Some of the figures themselves have intriguing stories behind them more often then not being stories of tragedy.
This is another class project consisting of a box of tea, a silver cup and a troll doll set together for a still life composition.
Another painting in the series of grieving. This style is inspired by a mixture of Lucian Freud and Kathy Kollwitz.
The first appearance of my character who hasn't been given a name yet. The painting is one of my older pieces and shows the juxtaposition between something sinister and something whimsy.
Contestant piece for the Bioethics Art competition. The debate revolves around abortion, medial anomaly, and the conflict between religious and scientific obligation.
This is another piece in the grieving series. While it is a painting, the look was loosely inspired by the fantasy images created by Maggie Taylor.
Another character I've been developing. This painting shows the precarious relationship between a lit candle peeking out from behind a curtain and the delicate moths that creep ever closer to the curious flame.
This still life includes one of my baby books titled "The World's Best Fairy Tales" What would life be like without fairytales?
Another part of the grieving series. This painting is also inspired by the works of Maggie Taylor.
This reoccurring image of a little girl with a light bulb is my lucky charm that also gets her roots from a dream I experienced once. I attempted to recreate the visual warping that happens when you look through glass but with an imaginative twist in the style. The narrative is a reference to one of my favorite childhood fairytales by the Brothers Grimm titled "The Spirit in the Bottle”.
My first oil painting, depicting a couple more characters of mine. I'm very fascinated by tornadoes and wanted to see if I could accurately portray one.
This painting reflects the tradition of writing messages, prayers, wishes, etc. on paper and tying them to the branches of a tree.