Wednesday, October 5, 2011

narwhals & unicorns

who doesn't love these mystical creatures? but are they just so simple to be enamored by? even still, should we only embrace that they are just mythical/mystical/ legends of land and sea?
recently, my friend @zwzzy (her etsy) threw out a request for some drawings of the two creatures. she is going to print some t's!
as always, i had to meditate on a theme. since the two are so similar, in that they are horned, i knew i could find my voice. sketching away, i found that i loved the idea of one of the two viewing itself as the other. in other words, i would humanize these creatures with some from narcissism or body dysmorphia all with a healthy helping of humor. while these are in the works, I was able to lay pencil and pen to paper and play a bit more loosely with the theme. stay tuned for what is to come. and if you have any sketches please post below:
Yet, it's close to Halloween and since @zwzzy is behind this inspiration, i found that is was more than appropriate to take from her costume at last year's party and make this:
cheers, i can't wait to see what magic happens! i'll be keeping you up to date on the progress!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Archives

I just began reorganizing some of the artwork that I have sold and scanned. this is one of my favorites watercolor

Monday, November 8, 2010

Work Force

Recently, I watched an interview with Joseph Campbell in which he describes the moment humans experience the divine. He describes it as when our breath is taken away at the sight of beauty as if we are discovering it for the first time. It made me realize that is the type of experience we all share as children and as adults, discovering simple beauty. This is the experience I am trying to create with my art and toys.

I've been busy the last few weeks with several projects. One favorite I created for my friend's wedding. I made a few other pieces for Halloween.

Here is a slideshow of a wedding gift I made for a very special couple. I reused scrap paper from their invitations, which I had access to when making the invites, for the bride and grooms outfits. I recreated them to almost an exact match. The dress I made to look like the bride's dream dress, which she longed for, but now can have in this piece. It took approximately 5 days of solid work. There is one detail that isn't quite noticeable in the photos, but I incorporated a battery operated tea light to illuminate the automata from with in. It's hidden from the shots because of the frame. The bride and groom, Mr. & Mrs Phillip Gallagher, appreciated and enjoyed all of their gifts, but were delighted to receive this one! I know we all can appreciate it!



watch it in action!



Contact me if you would like to place a special order for a unique and one of a kind gift like this.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Wild Stallion Automata

This automata is made with mostly reused materials and a lot of inspiration.


Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Watercolors


I will soon have an album together of my watercolor portfolio. Meanwhile, consider a protrait of you, your family, the famous, and the dead. Contact me if you are interested in commissioning a portrait.