Reversal of Fortune is an image based on scans of the Beautiful Loser series (discarded lottery tickets painted with alcohol ink.) The collage as it was originally painted went through digital rendering so that the resulting image reflects upon itself, turns inward, makes peace and moves through itself until it is outside itself. If […]
“Memoriam” Is an image based on scans of the Beautiful Loser series (discarded lottery tickets painted with alcohol ink.) Through digital rendering the resulting image reflects upon itself. For purchase info For a consultation concerning the 3 limited custom print sizes of this image contact us here for availability.
This work stems from my practice of using everything to its fullest potential. I had began a reverse painting on this piece of poly-carbonate some time back, but always felt it was missing something. Likewise, I had some design elements that I had used in making some greeting cards for friends and family, but always […]
This work stems from my practice of using everything to its fullest potential. I have recently been utilizing old, worn down, or dried out markers to make alcohol inks. These I have used to make brush drawings as well as paintings. I have also employed them to paint on junk mail and junk envelopes. However, […]
Our thoughts travel faster than light. Our imagination visits far away galaxies and returns that same afternoon. It’s like having the whole of the cosmos in our backyard; not to mention that new neighborhood nebula that just opened up. A New Neighborhood Nebula is an original mixed media painting on paper. (Acrylics, Acrylic Resin, and Alcohol […]
Considering how we, the human race, continually transport ourselves between dreams and various realities it seems inevitable that some of the doors between here and there will stay open. Depending on your thought life that can be a good thing, or not so much. This painting was originally executed by painting with alcohol inks, […]
It seems to me that the human condition is such that our species always suffers tragedy both self-inflicted and imposed upon by other men and nature. Some believe, in fact, that it is in our nature to suffer. I believe that it is in our nature to endure. Some claim that our lack of relationship […]
With all the excitement, and sometimes fear, about the rise of Artificial Intelligence I have found myself wondering about how, or if, these machines will ever comprehend comprehend art, beauty or more interestingly, our emotions? In these early stages the short answer is “they will not.” As more sophisticated programs evolve, perhaps they will develop […]
With all the excitement, and sometimes fear, about the rise of Artificial Intelligence I have found myself wondering about how, or if, these machines will ever comprehend comprehend art, beauty or more interestingly, our emotions? In these early stages the short answer is “they will not.” As more sophisticated programs evolve, perhaps they will […]
SUBMERGE is now available for sale. This 12″ x 12″ abstract painting was executed on stretched canvas with alcohol inks. It is an example of the wet in wet process. As I have imagined and remembered being below […]
As I cropped and sized Bruised Twilight I was reminded of the Frank Stella retrospective hosted at the Fort Worth Modern last year (2016). I visited a total of three times while the work was here, and each time I was awed and inspired by the breadth and the beauty of the work, as well […]
When dusk and the overhead cloud cover both converge around the setting sun it can resemble a fire lit cavern. I have written along these lines before when I wrote about UNTIL TOMORROW. Since then, I have checked the numbers. The average daily death rate worldwide is roughly 150,000. There are always spikes and dips […]
All the good, true, and beautiful things we hold most precious in this life never leave or abandon us. Regardless of how desperate the circumstances of our day, or how dark and lonely our night may seem, faith, hope and love are with us, merely hiding in plain sight. In Plain Sight, was originally executed […]
Further work with alcohol ink has resulted in large studies with multiple areas of interest. Sunset Lake is one such work of art. With the intention of preservation as well as sharing those results, I have executed numerous scans of various studies which are then edited down and digitally stored in formats which lend themselves […]
This painting is a part of my efforts in sustainability. “BREAKER” was originally a 5″ x 5.35″ painting using alcohol inks on reclaimed packaging. The cropped image you see here measures about 5″ x 2.25″ and has been touched up in PhotoShop. Limited edition prints of “BREAKER” are now available. These prints are 16″ x […]