skate or die

I'm trying out something new as far as skateboard art goes...I have been painting characters on them, and then with the use of a band saw, cut out the images to give them some flavor...
here are a few skateboards i made recently!

new "tings"

I have been busy in my 

studio, recently spending some time pouring plaster all over the place, and finding things to stick in it.  I like the way things are going with this projects, hopefully something will come of it in the near future...

welcome home!!

This piece basically refelcts upon the casualties of war.  I think it is terrible how young soldiers go off to war, and often return to a less favorable lifestyle.  Although this piece may be graphic, it is an all too familiar reality...

3 dimensional panting

This is a portrait of Bob Dylan that I worked on last semester t school.  I was really trying for a 

multi-dimensional painting this time around.  For the background, I used an image transfer technique that I found on the web using gel medium, and Laser-print photos.  I'm still gettng used to the process, but I have to say that I am fairly pleased with the result.  After I had the background down, I painted in the figure.  Finally I added the guitar strings, and the hands.  I would still like to work on this piece a little more....

more cool stuff

just a few portraits that I have been working on....

                    AFTER  

BEFORE

the artist at work!

My studio is finally up and running (all thanks to my sister who recently moved out!) But anyway, I am out of the crammed basement, and have some room to move around a bit.  I feel that my work increased since the move into my studio....and I hope that will continue throughout 2009. 

updates

I  have been putting off the blog far too long.  I recently finished up with school, and am trying to find myself a teaching gig.  As for now, I hope to keep up with my artwork.  Here are a few new photos...