Titled

Been experimenting a lot lately with this scribbled technique. I just allow my hand to draw a bunch of free-form images/shapes. The goal is not to produce something perfect but rather something completely spontaneous and energetic.

This piece is titled "Titled."

Pastel Fruit

Pastel still life on usps shipping box.

Statement

Created these with oil pastels on printer paper. I like the colors I used but the shapes are not quite identical to the ones I imagined. But I do find they are growing on me.

Pastel Nudes

Past, Present, Future

 I just created these pastel/marker pieces after watching "Crazy Heart" (stars Jeff Bridges). The movie is excellent and I do recommend it. Each piece is done on a standard 3 x 5 index card. I titled the first one "Past", the second "Present" and the third "Future." I suppose I just felt like pondering the temporal disturbance we call "time."

"Those who attempt the absurd achieve the impossible." -M.C. Escher

Pass The Pastels

 3 new oil pastel pieces. Done on recycled cardboard.

More Color Schemes

 I quickly drew/sketched out these four color schemes. I think I prefer to call them color sketches more than color schemes. Of course, they can also be thought of as abstract color sketches. Well, these color sketches are my way of exploring each color's dynamic. Sometimes I'll get an image in my mind of two or three different colors mixing/overlapping each other. And usually, if I allow myself to think about them long enough, I can feel what kind of energy/emotion those colors would invoke.

Here are the four color sketches. They don't have individual titles. I just titled them "Scheme, Scheme II, Scheme III, Scheme IV." I used pastels on copier paper.

The Unity of Colors

 I am fascinated by colors! The way they can compliment and contrast each other at the same time is quite perplexing. Perplexing in a good way. I believe everyone should experiment with color schemes at some point in their life! The amount of color in your life does indeed affect your daily mood. There have been numerous studies done which prove how each color can drastically alter a person's mood. I could probably babble on and on about color analysis. Maybe I will save that for a future post. For now, here are two color experiments I roughly sketched out. I used oil pastels on Bristol board. The first is titled "Actually" and the second is "So Much." Both measure 9 inches by 12 inches.

Art is life and Life is art. :-)

Era

 I created this abstract concept last night. I used pastels and an empty diet coke box. I'm not sure about its measurement but it is about 11 inches by 15.5 inches. It did take a good 2-3 hours to complete it. I like the way the colors sit so close together. I don't know if I will put it up for sale yet. I might just admire it for a few more days. I will definitely create some (smaller) similar pieces. I have titled this "Era."

 

Snow Men

 Merry Xmas Eve to all! I have been a bit busy with the process of creating my gifts and wrapping them and what not. I will most likely post lots of pics once the gift-giving is all said and done. I'll also be working on a new video which will showcase my recent creations. It will just be a simple, short video with pics. In the mean time, here are two snowmen I drew with oil pastels. I've also posted a pic of myself that I took after finishing up some elaborate portrait paintings. I think I look quite contented.

Have an awesome Xmas! :-)

Pastels On Fish Box

 Here are 4 new pastel pieces I just created. I used oil pastels and an empty fish fillet box. I was surprised how bright the pastels look on the cardboard. The only thing I don't like about pastels is how easily they rub off on your fingers. But I usually expect to get a little messy when it comes to creating art. :-)

 Have an awesome day and even awesomer holiday season!