Friday, October 30, 2009

"True Self" exhibit Jonathan Levine Gallery NY oct 24 - nov 21


This is one of my most mind opening pieces so far on a personal scale. Gary said, "create a piece which shares your true self beyond the way you may appear in a mirror or to friends and so on." Usually i take these themed shows with a grain of salt and create loosely in the guidelines. However, I feel there is this shift going on inside me and a very soft and sentimental image appeared to me for this. Titled "Imagineer", I represent how i feel about me as being the soul with 9 lives (though i've only lived 2 so far i believe). I am encouraged by YOU to continuously grow from the thoughts in my subconscious and to seep out visual messages through the tips of my fingers. When i'm here working, my thoughts generally find my youngest years before i was ever hurt, or struggled, or loved, or lost or helped...Its an interesting world being a painter, when it's the core of your soul. We wear our heart on our sleeves, and easily get lost in our minds. This piece sparked something in me, and i've been painting voraciously ever since... :)

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

hey hey!

ahhhh, just getting into some serious painting, upon my return from this years baby tattooville. sadly, i took NO fotos. however, they tend to post them up, post event, as well as the great artists who were also there enjoying the festivities. i had a great time! and as always so good to be with friends and new friendly faces. now, i'm back to solitary confinement, with a big solo show coming in march. for anyone who knows me, they know how meticulously slow i paint.... so i wanted to share a little secret....shhhhhhh! i do have some help along the way. it's not like i wake up and there are little critters painting while we sleep

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no no, of course not! i have some REAL little helpers who often give me the chance to sleep inbetween painting sessions

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unfortunately michael and louie often disagree, and someone always ends up getting hurt. but i'm ever so grateful:) L to R Louie, Crepe Suzette, Annie, Jeng Kang (hi hi puffy ami yumi), Michael Jackson, and of course, the Stay Puft Marshmallow man.