Get Outta My Head!

Here's a couple of things I did/finished up over the weekend. Well actually I should say Friday because I just took it easy on Sat and Sun.

This one started off as just a sketch and completely evolved over a couple of hours. Nothing about it at all was planned and I love it. Yay for learning new medium!

Get Outta My Head ~ 7"x10" ~ Copic Markers in gray on 98lb paper.

This is a painting I did for my mother. I'm so glad she loves it. It's been several years since I did a landscape and honestly, this is my first using acrylic. All previous ones were done with pencil or watercolor.

Landscape ~ 24"x48" ~ Acrylic on canvas.

Pen Ya: Artiste Imaginarium Interview

Recently I was asked to be interviewed by Roseanne Peña for her current project: Pen Ya: Artiste Imaginarium. I was honored to participate. Check out the interview by clicking above!

Sometimes I need a little gray...

It's been a week since my last post and figured I'd share what's been going on. I've sworn to myself that I WILL start drawing/doodling/sketching in my sketchbook more often. I'm really bad about it and use scrap paper more often than not. Then I end up with a ton of loose paper everywhere. So, here are two things I did in one of my sketchbooks. I've been teaching myself how to use Copic Markers and for now am sticking to the neutral grays and black.

I've also been working on a painting for my mom. I typically don't do landscapes so this is a stretch for me and has had it's VERY frustrating moments. I don't know how many times I've painted over the sky. There's still a lot left to be added, but so far it's finally coming together.

A little something...

Figured I'd do a little update since my last post. The Perfect 10's Show was GREAT! Good exposure, lots of fun and even an inquiry to one of my pieces. However, it wasn't a real serious one or they just weren't willing to pay what it was worth. It was for Habitation (10" canvas, skeleton hand with bird) and I had it priced for $125 individually or $200 for both. After spending over 15 hours on the pair, I thought it was a deal of a price. Divide the price by number of hours and material cost, it's less than what I make an hour at work. Oh well, any thoughts on that?

Here's a little sketch I did last night while watching TV. I'm still working on a painting for my mother and once that's done, I have another one on the back burner.

Upcoming Events/Shows

There's a few things going on over the next two weeks that I wanted to share. The first is this Saturday, March 5th, and I'm super excited about it. If you're in the Houston, Texas area come check it out. Perfect 10's II | Art Show | Glasnost Single Release Party | Dance Party | Official Role AFM Launch Party

The next event, The Sketchbook Project, takes place in Austin, Texas during SXSW . March 12th at the Austin Museum of Art and March 13th (12-6) at 29th St. Ballroom @ Spider House. If you're around the Austin area, come check out (literally) my sketchbook.