Crawl, hop or fly, more pics soon
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Artist statement edit for Dec. exhibition more news soon!
Crawl, hop or fly....the critters around us. I created this series out of an appreciation and respect for things often hidden, overlooked, or rarely seen. Creatures like frogs, insects and birds play an important role in our environment. These creatures live simple lives with not so simple features: claws, big eyes, multiple legs and bright plumage are just a few. Their physical uniqueness and beauty drew me to each animal individually. I like my Art to be visually accessible to the the average viewer. For this reason I combine representational imagery with graphic and abstract themes. The ability for anyone to appreciate my work is important to me because I don't think an extensive education should be a prerequisite for enjoying Art. ...
Firefighter mural process, 11 Annual 3rd eye open
FIN these are in process shots of my female firefighter tribute mural. All painted with spraypaint. It all starts with a concept. I chose to highlight New Bedfords' only working female firefighter (the other 2 just work the desk) Jolene Menard of station 6 was nice enough to model for me. so i got a photographer friend to do the shoot. After choosing the pic to work from i then decided on my pallate. I chose pinks ( to highlight her femininity)...starting on the blank wall involves putting down reference points and creating a grid to properly scale the images. about 2 hours in...it starts by scaling the concept...this piece was 8 x12' and the drawing was 8 x12" so 1 inch = 1 foot......it should be noted that i combined 3 images to complete this process. adding tones...she looks sad huh?...better shot next sold at auction to a local charter school. almost done!
Fire fighter tribute
8x12' Spraypaint Painted at the 10th annual 3rd Eye Open festival in New Bedford, MA
Hallway back drop
6x18' Acrylic on canvas. This was commissioned for use as a backdrop for school play revolving around middle school stereotypes.
Tribute to New Bedford's allstar athletes
15x30' Acrylic: Painted with Artworks! Teen Mural Program. This mural depicts local ( New Bedford, MA) athletes that have excelled on a national level.
It's the little things...(that count)
8x12' Spraypaint ...painted at the 9th annual 3rd eye open festival in NB
Rose Mural
Spraypaint 8x8' Spraypaint 7' This room was painted for a young womans walk-in closet/ vanity.
Portraits
Run ( Of Run DMC) 1984 / Reverend Run 2004: 18 x 24"Acrylic and Spraypaint on canvas Self portrait 24 X 36" Acrylic Aunt Clarice: 8x10" Acrylic and Spraypaint Tom and Mike Surprenaut 14x11" Acrylic Laura Openshaw 14x11" Acrylic
