Here’s the first painting I’ve doing for Painting I, in [black and white] oils, on canvas board–9×12″.
Newest Additions
Evolution of the 2D to the 3D
For Design II (3-Dimensional Design), project 2, inspired by Frank Gehry architecture, made simply of computer paper using an exact-o blade and scissors:
Fantasy Cityscape
1-point perspective assignment for Design I. Phase 1 out of 2 of the final project of the semester. Sharpie pens of varying sizes on 11×14″ drawing paper.
Initials Color Assignment
First and last initials with a representative logo of myself using warm and cool colors; acrylic on 5×7″ Bristol paper, first initial at least five different times in analogous colors, and last initial in complementary colors (inspired by Art Deco style)
She-Ra’s Sword of Protection
Graphite on 9×12″ drawing paper.
Profile of Face
Three-Quarter Profile
Graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper
Gesture Figure Drawing
graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper
Gesture Figure Drawing
graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper
Organizational Line Still Life
graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper
Psychological Self-Portrait
Psychological self-portrait, charcoal on 22×30″ Rives rag paper.
Flowers: my love of aesthetic beauty and color
Books: my imagination, love of fantasy, and stubborn belief in magic
Portrait of my mom: losing my mom at an early age has shaped me more than anything else, in both good and bad ways
She-ra’s tiara: my inner strength, courage, and feminist ideals
Medicine bottles: my vulnerability and need for help, however strong I may be on the outside; the internalizing of my grief and fears have created ongoing mild depression and moderate anxiety, contributing to my frequent migraines
Shoes: my constant struggle to overcome physical limitations
The restful scene: for the first time in a long time, everything feels moderately calm and under control; also, taking rest in my faith (“Be still and know that I am God.”)
Self Portrait
Charcoal on 22×30″ Rives rag paper
Nude Study: Continuous Gray
Charcoal on 22×30″ Rives rag paper. Three hour drawing from live model. Completed 10/24/12
Myrna Loy Value Study
For Two-Dimensional Design, grayscale value study using black and white acrylic paints on 5×7″ Bristol paper posted on 7×9″ Bristol paper.
Touch the Sky
Sharpie marker and black paper on 8.5×11″ Bristol paper. Music, Rhythm and Movement assignment for Design I, using the song “Touch the Sky,” by Julie Fowlis, from the Brave soundtrack.
