No. 26

Winter 2012
Hard prisma oil pastels and white charcoal
This is a still life of my living room chair.
I just got this new toned paper and I love using prisma pastilles and white charcoal on it.

Etching Purple

Spring 2013
Dry point Etching
This is my first attempt at any kind of printmaking. 

The Art of Painting

Spring 2012
Oil Paint
I had recently learned a drawing technique in class called color-banding, which is done in colored pencil. I wanted to experiment and see how the technique would translate to paint, which is why the image is incredibly unproportional. So I guess this is just a study of color.

The Art of Painting

Close your eyes

And think about something you love.

I don’t know you very well, but I might be able to guess

Your sisters, your dog or horses, maybe hunting, or Africa, maybe even your own backyard

A tree house that you used to play in as a kid, or maybe an old board game that lives under your bed. And even though you never won a single game, it was still your favorite.

Let the memories and passion fill you, painting your toe nails and swirling your hair.

Keep your eyes closed, think about something you love

. . . And paint

“To draw, you must close your eyes and sing” ~Pablo Picasso

No. 1

Summer 2012
Oil paint
This was my first attempt at oil paint (hence the fruit).
I worked with texture some in the background of this still life piece. 

Victim

Winter 2011
Acrylic Paint
In this piece I worked with color and composition to make the it as dramatic as possible to reflect the emotions of the situation. 

My Lady's Dresser

Summer 2011
Acrylic Paint
This is a still life painting.

To Preserver

Spring 2011
Acrylic Paint
In this piece I experimented with my palate knife and a printmaking brayer to create the harsh lines that reflect the constant stress and frustration of a dancer.