Watertank Bird, photograph, 2008 (click to enlarge)
This is a new feature for the blog with the goal to post a new photo every Friday. This is the first post. I'll feature subjects that I usually shoot, but I'd also like to experiment and keep it a little loose with some unexpected images.
Watertank Bird, photograph, 2008 (click to enlarge)This is a new feature for the blog with the goal to post a new photo every Friday. This is the first post. I'll feature subjects that I usually shoot, but I'd also like to experiment and keep it a little loose with some unexpected images.
El Marina - screen-print on paper, 2008
I took a 5-week screen-printing workshop at the Lill Street Art Center where I made this piece. It combines a photograph of the El train and one of the Marina Towers. I first painted the paper with acrylic using abstract shapes to echo the shapes of the buildings and train. I then transferred the photo images over the background using several screen-printing techniques.
El Marina - screen-print on paper, 2008I took a 5-week screen-printing workshop at the Lill Street Art Center where I made this piece. It combines a photograph of the El train and one of the Marina Towers. I first painted the paper with acrylic using abstract shapes to echo the shapes of the buildings and train. I then transferred the photo images over the background using several screen-printing techniques.
red watertank #1, acrylic on canvas, 2008, work in progress
red watertank #2, acrylic on paper, 2008, work in progress
red watertank #3, acrylic on paper, 2008, work in progressI started creating these experimental paintings after my first screen-printing workshop in September. The class really got my ideas going...I started with a make-shift stencil that I made using cardboard. I painted onto the stencil then pressed the image of the watertank onto the surface -- repeating a few times using different colors. The layers built up and I'm in the process of adding more colors and textures.
red watertank #1, acrylic on canvas, 2008, work in progressred watertank #2, acrylic on paper, 2008, work in progressred watertank #3, acrylic on paper, 2008, work in progress
I started creating these experimental paintings after my first screen-printing workshop in September. The class really got my ideas going...I started with a make-shift stencil that I made using cardboard. I painted onto the stencil then pressed the image of the watertank onto the surface -- repeating a few times using different colors. The layers built up and I'm in the process of adding more colors and textures.
The Lake 1, acrylic on canvas, 2008 work in progressMy fall exhibitions are over and so now back to work. I started creating a new series of paintings.
The Great Lakes contain about 21% of the world's surface freshwater -- in a world with rising water shortages. These new paintings are motivated by my environmental interests -- specifically the role the Great Lakes play in the region and how they'll factor into our future.
In this series, I'm taking my "city by the lake" paintings down to a basic, abstract level. I'm using aerial maps as my inspiration. I went to Google Maps, zoomed in on the Chicago region and printed the regular map view so I could reference the shapes of Lake Michigan and the surrounding states. The painting above is a close up view and the one below is a further out view of the regional area.
The Lake 2, acrylic on canvas, 2008 work in progressI haven't done any true abstracts recently and it's always a great way to experiment. It's fun to throw on some tunes, mix some paint, and let the music create the energy of the brushstrokes. These are still a work in progress -- I'm looking to add more textures and layers and some boundary outlines.
The Lake 1, acrylic on canvas, 2008 work in progress
My fall exhibitions are over and so now back to work. I started creating a new series of paintings.
The Great Lakes contain about 21% of the world's surface freshwater -- in a world with rising water shortages. These new paintings are motivated by my environmental interests -- specifically the role the Great Lakes play in the region and how they'll factor into our future.
In this series, I'm taking my "city by the lake" paintings down to a basic, abstract level. I'm using aerial maps as my inspiration. I went to Google Maps, zoomed in on the Chicago region and printed the regular map view so I could reference the shapes of Lake Michigan and the surrounding states. The painting above is a close up view and the one below is a further out view of the regional area.
The Lake 2, acrylic on canvas, 2008 work in progress
I haven't done any true abstracts recently and it's always a great way to experiment. It's fun to throw on some tunes, mix some paint, and let the music create the energy of the brushstrokes. These are still a work in progress -- I'm looking to add more textures and layers and some boundary outlines.
This weekend brings our annual open house at the Cornelia Arts Building running in conjunction with Art Walk Ravenswood. I'll also be attending the Chicago Art Open Friday night at the Merchandise Mart where my painting At the Beach will be featured. Details below.
October 3-19, 2008
At the Beach, acrylic on canvas, 2008Chicago, IL
Here's a preview of my studio set up for the Cornelia Arts Building Open House:
Drop by if you can - we'll have some drinks and snacks.
This weekend brings our annual open house at the Cornelia Arts Building running in conjunction with Art Walk Ravenswood. I'll also be attending the Chicago Art Open Friday night at the Merchandise Mart where my painting At the Beach will be featured. Details below.
October 3-19, 2008
At the Beach, acrylic on canvas, 2008
Chicago, IL
Here's a preview of my studio set up for the Cornelia Arts Building Open House:
Drop by if you can - we'll have some drinks and snacks.