8 x 10 inches
mixed media and collage on 2-inch deep wood panel
For sale
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Latest Artwork: The Winter King
I am about to start work on a large (24 x 36") tree painting on art board, but first I made a smaller collage piece on wood panel.
8 x 10 inches
mixed media and collage on 2-inch deep wood panel
For sale
8 x 10 inches
mixed media and collage on 2-inch deep wood panel
For sale
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Latest Artwork: Crouching Hare
I finished up another one of my ink mini artworks today. This is the 36th ink mini I've drawn since I started making them in late winter 2010. I still have rabbits and hares on the brain after making "Three Hares", so I decided to make another artwork with a hare as the subject matter.
"Crouching Hare"
6 x 9 inches
Ink and Coffee on Paper
"Crouching Hare"
6 x 9 inches
Ink and Coffee on Paper
Latest ATC - Deer Head
Last month I mentioned I joined an artist trading card group to swap original mini artworks with other artists from around the country. The first swap was a lot of fun, and the artist I traded with ended up giving me a mini portrait of my cat Magnus, which was really well done. The biggest challenge with ATCs for me is the small size, but it's neat to see how various artists who work in various mediums tackle that challenge.
I just finished a second ATC for this month's swap to trade with an emerging artist out of North Carolina. See pictures below.
"Deer Head"
2.5 x 3.5 inches
Mixed media on wood panel
I just finished a second ATC for this month's swap to trade with an emerging artist out of North Carolina. See pictures below.
"Deer Head"
2.5 x 3.5 inches
Mixed media on wood panel
Monday, February 13, 2012
This Week! Art Reception for Wildly Human on Feb. 16th.
Wildly Human: Beyond the Bestiary
February 2nd-April 2nd, 2012
McCabe Library, Swarthmore College
More Info
Wildly Human features diverse artworks as a contemporary bestiary that reflects the ways in which animal imagery can express varied aspects of humanity. Dating from the Middle Ages, bestiaries are illustrated compendiums of both real and imaginary animals, usually imbued with moral values and mythological symbolism. Wildly Human moves beyond the moralistic purposes of the traditional bestiary by probing deeper into animals’ unique ability to express a complex psychology that resonates with our human existence.
Featured artists: Josh Dorman, Brian Meunier, Anne Canfield, Jackie Hoving, Elizabeth Albert, Lynnette Shelley, Michael Ahn
Reception: McCabe Library, Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 4p.m.-6p.m.
*Refreshments will be provided.
February 2nd-April 2nd, 2012
McCabe Library, Swarthmore College
More Info
Wildly Human features diverse artworks as a contemporary bestiary that reflects the ways in which animal imagery can express varied aspects of humanity. Dating from the Middle Ages, bestiaries are illustrated compendiums of both real and imaginary animals, usually imbued with moral values and mythological symbolism. Wildly Human moves beyond the moralistic purposes of the traditional bestiary by probing deeper into animals’ unique ability to express a complex psychology that resonates with our human existence.
Featured artists: Josh Dorman, Brian Meunier, Anne Canfield, Jackie Hoving, Elizabeth Albert, Lynnette Shelley, Michael Ahn
Reception: McCabe Library, Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 4p.m.-6p.m.
*Refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Latest Artwork: Autumnal
I finished up a new tree piece last night. I used an extra fine art board that I had picked up recently and was really happy with the results as you could draw directly onto the board and get very smooth results.
"Autumnal"
20 x 16 inches
Mixed media / collage on art board
Original is for sale. Please email me with inquiries.
"Autumnal"
20 x 16 inches
Mixed media / collage on art board
Original is for sale. Please email me with inquiries.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Latest Artwork: Serpent Tree II
I have been wanting to do a few tree pieces lately, and, in particular, some inspired by the world tree / tree of life / cosmic tree mythologies. I will most likely be doing these in several different mediums but I thought I'd try a smaller artwork in my faux mosaic style. I plan on doing a larger version as well.
Serpent Tree II
8x10 inches
mixed media and collage on 2-inch deep wood panel.
Serpent Tree II
8x10 inches
mixed media and collage on 2-inch deep wood panel.
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| This is not a very good photo because of lighting , but I included it as it gives a sense of the metallic gold in the piece that the other photographs don't show as well. |
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Latest Artwork: "Three Hares"
Those of you who follow along to my blog saw the works in progress photos and descriptions of this artwork, which I started last weekend.
Based on an ancient archetypal motif, "Three Hares" measures 24 x 24 inches and is on 2-inch deep wood panel. It's made with mixed media and collage (mixed media includes oil pastels, colored pencils, acrylic, paper, ink, coffee, red wine).
The Three Hares symbol is an ancient symbol that researchers believe originated in the orient and then traveled to the rest of Eurasia via trading routes. It is used as an architectural motif, a religious symbol and a visual puzzle.
It is a symbol that has been adopted by Christian, Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic religions and cultures; it's meaning may change depending on which country it is used in. Various interpretations of the symbol include a visual representation of "to be" by Buddhists, for the Jewish it is a representation of the Diaspora, while in Christian cultures it's often seen as a symbol of the trinity or the Virgin Mary (rabbits were originally believed to be hermaphrodites, and reproduced without sex, thus making them a symbol of purity). The symbol is also another version of a triskelle, which, to the pagan celts, represented the triple goddess. The Three Hares symbol is also seen as a fertility symbol amongst pagan religions.
Lastly, the symbol is also a visual puzzle: all three rabbits have two sets of ears, but they also share one ear with each other. Some researchers believe it's popularity as a symbol may be traced back to it's popularity as a puzzle; it became a sort of meme of it's time, and became an adornment / decorative element in architectural design.
To play up some of these associations, I added a mystical rose symbol on the left, which is associated with the Virgin Mary. The Rose is also associated with various female goddesses, included Isis for example. The mystical rose also has five petals, to represent the five wounds of Christ; and its round mandala like shape symbolizes perfection and Heaven.
The triangle symbol itself, depending on whether it's pointing up or down, can be seen as a male or female symbol.Since this picture can be rotated, the triangle will change depending on how it's positioned on the wall.
The crescent moon shape on the right plays up the Eastern associations wtih the image, as in the East, hares are associated with the moon.
For more on the Three Hares symbol, please look at the following articles online:
Three Hares on Wikipedia
The Three Hares Project
ThreeHares.net
Photos of "Three Hares"
24 x 24 inches
For Sale.
Please email me with inquiries.
The Three Hares symbol is an ancient symbol that researchers believe originated in the orient and then traveled to the rest of Eurasia via trading routes. It is used as an architectural motif, a religious symbol and a visual puzzle.
It is a symbol that has been adopted by Christian, Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic religions and cultures; it's meaning may change depending on which country it is used in. Various interpretations of the symbol include a visual representation of "to be" by Buddhists, for the Jewish it is a representation of the Diaspora, while in Christian cultures it's often seen as a symbol of the trinity or the Virgin Mary (rabbits were originally believed to be hermaphrodites, and reproduced without sex, thus making them a symbol of purity). The symbol is also another version of a triskelle, which, to the pagan celts, represented the triple goddess. The Three Hares symbol is also seen as a fertility symbol amongst pagan religions.
Lastly, the symbol is also a visual puzzle: all three rabbits have two sets of ears, but they also share one ear with each other. Some researchers believe it's popularity as a symbol may be traced back to it's popularity as a puzzle; it became a sort of meme of it's time, and became an adornment / decorative element in architectural design.
To play up some of these associations, I added a mystical rose symbol on the left, which is associated with the Virgin Mary. The Rose is also associated with various female goddesses, included Isis for example. The mystical rose also has five petals, to represent the five wounds of Christ; and its round mandala like shape symbolizes perfection and Heaven.
The triangle symbol itself, depending on whether it's pointing up or down, can be seen as a male or female symbol.Since this picture can be rotated, the triangle will change depending on how it's positioned on the wall.
The crescent moon shape on the right plays up the Eastern associations wtih the image, as in the East, hares are associated with the moon.
For more on the Three Hares symbol, please look at the following articles online:
Three Hares on Wikipedia
The Three Hares Project
ThreeHares.net
Photos of "Three Hares"
24 x 24 inches
For Sale.
Please email me with inquiries.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Work in Progress: Three Hares Part II
I've been plugging away at my "Three Hares" artwork the past couple of days. Currently I'm staining up some more "tiles" in red and sepia ink (and coffee!) and I should be finished with this piece by later tonight or tomorrow, knock on wood.
I also incorporated a moon symbol, as well as a mysical rose symbol into the artwork. The moon has associations with rabbits and hares in the Orient, while the mystical rose is associated with Western Christian symbolism. The rose is also associated with various goddesses (Isis for example) and the Virgin Mary. Since the Three Hares is seen as a Christian symbol (specifically with the Virgin Mary as well as the Three-in-One God reference) I thought I should include that in there. It's also similar to the Celtic triskele, associated with the triple goddess. The three hares themselves are also used in Judaism (referencing the Diaspora) and well as Buddhism (referencing "to be"). There's A LOT more info I dug up while researching this image though. I'll try and include some more of it when I present the final piece.
24x24 inches, mixed media on wood panel
I also incorporated a moon symbol, as well as a mysical rose symbol into the artwork. The moon has associations with rabbits and hares in the Orient, while the mystical rose is associated with Western Christian symbolism. The rose is also associated with various goddesses (Isis for example) and the Virgin Mary. Since the Three Hares is seen as a Christian symbol (specifically with the Virgin Mary as well as the Three-in-One God reference) I thought I should include that in there. It's also similar to the Celtic triskele, associated with the triple goddess. The three hares themselves are also used in Judaism (referencing the Diaspora) and well as Buddhism (referencing "to be"). There's A LOT more info I dug up while researching this image though. I'll try and include some more of it when I present the final piece.
24x24 inches, mixed media on wood panel
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