PRATIQUE DES ARTS- FRENCH Magazine!

I got my summer edition of PRATIQUE DES ARTS a French magazine who published a beautiful article on my work. It's a lovely interview and tutorial of a watercolor. The whole article is in French, so I'm not sure what it says!

But.. the visuals and layout are gorgeous --and I'm thrilled to be included.

Please look for it at your newsstand- or go to their website to order your copy.

PRATIQUE DES ARTS

Finished GATOR

I finished the gator painting yesterday...and even flattened out the crease a bit.

There will be more flattening- at the framers -- so that it's perfectly smooth.

I like it now. I worked on the head and made it more beliveable.

The painting is TOTALLY different than I first planned... but that's how it works some time.

SNEAK

Watercolor

35" h x 45" w

2011

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Gator on the Prowl....

It's too hot for me to work on large pillowy washes for the Chinese lantern painting...so I had to return to gator painting today.

There are only small washes and corrections to do on this piece. Finding areas to make richer and more complex-- illustrating the gator gliding through the water...

I am beginning to like this piece. It has totally evolved away from the way I first intended it. Who knew?!

All it needs is work on his head... and then I think it's done!

Oh yes... I inadvertently smashed it in the back of my truck...so there's a giant fold down the middle of the painting...that has to be flattened out when framed. Darn!

Sneak

watercolor

35" h x 45" w

2011

in progress

Chinese Lanterns!

I have been inspired to do the chinese lanterns that I found in Chinatown in Lost Angeles.

I want to do a large painting of these beautiful, colorful, airy lanterns ... but before I can do it-- I need to do some homework.

So, I did a smaller painting-- a maquette-- of the lanterns.

This allows me to figure out "how" to paint them. What pigments to use.. how to postition the colors...etc for maximum effectiveness.

I struggle with value ...so it's also a way for me to correct the value and color harmonies. When I begin the larger painting-- many of the struggles will have been addressed -- and I will paint with broader and bolder simplicity!

Lanterns

watercolor

15" h x 22" w

2011

Growth Portrait- Evan's 25th

Finally had a bit of a chance to work on the 25th portrait again today.

It's almost done- only small changes to be made -- after I give it a rest.

I am pleased with it-- especially the likeness and color.

His love of PINK & BLUE with Tyler -- makes the use of thse the two colors even more symbolic! Not to mention that pink and blue were the signature colors of Aberchrombie & Fitch this season.

Can't wait to add it to the collection and show it this fall at ART PRIZE.

Evan 25

Growth Portrait Series

watercolor

20" h x 40" w

2011

GROWTH PORTRAIT of EVAN- 25 Year

I have begun painting Evan's 25th portrait to add to the GROWTH PORTRAIT series.

The painting will join the others - in the ongoing timeline of paintings of his growth.

The whole series will be installed at ART PRIZE in September. Can't wait!

I will work today to finish -- and post later.

Growth Series

Evan- 25

watercolor

30" h x 40" w

2011

in progress

STEET ART - MOCA GEFFEN Los Angeles

The amazing STREET ART exhibition at the MOCA GEFFEN CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM in LA was truly mind blowing!

So much art and installation!

The show chronicles the birth and emerging of grafitti and art as it filters through the 60 70 and 80's. A wonderful assemblage of many voices and views. Many artists that I've only read about are there- Banksy, Shephed Fairy, Kenny Scharf, Keith Haring, as well as a grafatti purse by Louis Viutton!

I loved it all...and am so happy that I got to see such a timely exhibition.

There is much creativity in the street- and much has entered popular culture in ways we have no idea - clothes, cars, text messages, etc.

Plan to go see the exhibition if you are anywhere close.

STREET ART

MOCA GEFFEN

Los Angeles, CA

thru August [I think]