Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Alice in Wonderland- Themed Mixed Media: Water Color & Ink


I accepted an art challenge to create Alice in Wonderland- themed art using abstract watercolor splotches as the base, under-painting or prompt.  These two pieces emerged from the splotches pictured below each piece, splotched by my artist friend.  I saw the characters within, and used pen, marker and paint to bring them out.

The Rabbit, from Alice in Wonderland
mixed media, watercolor, ink on WC paper
Jan. 2016
under painting for rabbit


Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland
mixed media, watercolor, ink, marker
Jan. 2016
under painting for Queen of Hearts

Sunday, January 31, 2016

My Artwork is For Sale Online!

At my Etsy shop, you can browse and purchase my artwork.
So far, I have posted 20 palm frond masks.  More masks will follow, as well as other paintings, drawings, and prints.
Thanks for looking!
I would be happy to hear any feedback, comments or questions anyone has.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PalmFrondMaskContent
Goblin Wizard


Friday, January 22, 2016

New palm frond mask: collage.


I have been trying different media in making my palm frond masks.  This one is a collage, I may add some paint over the top, making it a mixed media piece.  Enjoy.





Thursday, January 21, 2016

Abstract Color Design


This algorithm came to me as a vision, a dancing, swirling pattern of colors in my "mind's eye."  A random scribble of lines makes a framework for somewhat of a checkerboard pattern of light- and dark-themed cells.  

Friday, December 18, 2015

Burning Man 2015 Photos: A Few Highlights


Burning Man was great for me this year.  I had had some mixed feelings about going, but I went and was re-inspired.  The weather was harsh, putting a damper on some activities, but the art was rock solid, enough to blow the mind of any new burner wandering out for the first time, or even to rekindle this old veteran's wonder and amazement about the whole meshuga event!

The main attraction of this year's Burning Man, in my opinion, Titled, "I am You and We are Everywhere." It's a naturalistic sculpture of a woman about 80 feet tall.  Here you can see the sub structure of steel bars of varying thickness, through the mesh skin.
Also, it was animated, the chest rising and falling with a slow breath.  The lighting projected onto it slowly cycled through the color spectrum.
Simply stunning.
A very moving piece out on the deep playa. Not sure the name of this one.
The keyhole installation at 6:00 and Esplanade, a central spot for art on the playa.
Part of a set of wooden sculptures based on iconic monuments.  This one evoked Easter Island.
Totem of Confessions, a large temple covered, inside and out, in dioramas with macabre photos.
...like this one of a dancer wearing a dress of skulls and crosses.
An array of LED's cycling through a program of colored patterns, for laying underneath and tripping on.
The Temple of Promise, this year's temple had a simple elegant design.


Friday, December 4, 2015

Palm Frond Mask Display Video


These are some my painted palm frond masks. I made this display video to show them off to potential buyers.