The Universe Pt. 2

This is the 2nd part of the universe series. I will be making a 3rd piece also.  I  created movement in the shape of a subtle spiral. 

The Mask

This was a scketch I did from a tattoo that I liked. I decided to color it in. I like the mask as a symbol of the many faces people put on to survive out in the world. You stop wearing all the masks when you are faced with death.

Universe

I wanted to create my version of what a part of the universe would look like. I have been studying planets, stars, and clouds in outer space. I am fasinated by the subtle movement of the plantes and the changes that happen over time. The universe is one big abstract painting. :) 

Charcoal Study

This was a charcoal study of items around my house. The back ground is the blinds in the room. 

Oriental Brush Painting- Butterflies in Nature

This was made in a class study of butterflies. In this piece I was trying to capture the delicateness and movement of the butterflies. I learned from a Chinese teacher techniques and styles of water color painting past down through generations. I loved this class so much. We did light yoga before each class and hand exercises. We also had to sit up straight and have the paint brush with a pointed tip.  The teacher was very serious about the class knowing Chinese History. 

Light Versus Dark

MEDIUM: Oil painted over acrylic on canvas board
COLORS: reds, blues, yellows, white, black, purple, greens
DIMENSIONS: 17 7/8 x 13 7/8
SIGNATURE: All items have a Signature on front and back. The date is on back of the piece also.

I was thinking about movement and motion. This painting signifys the light and dark sides of our personalities. Sometimes these sides are battling for control over each other. People can repress the darkness within. Therefore, these feelings can pop out and manifest in unusal ways.

Metal Canvas

I studied sculpture for two years. I was greatly inspired by my teacher who graduated from Harvard.  He knew how to bring out the best in people and gave good direction.  Half of the shop was an assembly area. The other side was welding. I was scared to try it but I forced myself not to give up. I learned the most basic welding techniques and went from there. I am not certified or anything. For this piece I tried something different. I took a sheet of metal and tried to think of it like a canvas. I used my paint brush (welding instrument/gun) and thought of the holes and streaks as brush strokes.