Stenciled tees



Jimi Hendrix



Angus Young- ACDC
This is the latest one I have done

John Mayer

Lil Wayne

the very second tshirt I did

M jackson

Tupac

This one is the largest print, it took four 8x11 sheets to complete

Four Trees and a bird

Just a black tree- wouldn't it be neat to see a black tree? There is an eery gloom to this one... which is why

its strategically situated on the very bottom off my wall.



This came about while I was creating an outline for my "unconventional art tools" lesson. Remember those tempera paint prints in kindergarten you did using potatotes? Well this is my take 16 years later using acyrlic on 180 lb watercolour. Has a look that isn't in line with anything I've done before.

 

A purple tree? May not be the most accurate colour depiction of a tree hugging the side of a lake but I like the way it turned out. I tried my hand at creating a reflection in the water and I now have a whole new found respect for reflection paintings. Next time you see a reflection piece take a closer look at the ripples and reflection.

 

So I had no idea where I was going with this one. Actually... now that I think about it I rarely do in any of the paintings initially. ha. It's funny how you appreciate those things that came out of little or no intention, things that were accidental. This easily could have been a disaster- you know that saying "failing to plan, is planning to fail"

but it turned out that it didn't end up in my recycling bin. premium joy.

Alas, a lonely bird.

I thought it would be a good idea to paint something other than a tree.

Painting between the lines

This is a mixed media art piece using acrylic and oil paints to create a modern tree silhouette. I love it!
But I found someone who loved it more than I did. My roommate Fraser had his parents over and his mom was looking at my paintings. She expressed her love for it and I could not let her leave my room without asking her to take it with her! As much as I loved it, there is nothing better than seeing someone else fall in love with something you created.

Juxtoposition of seasons and colours

Trees. Why do I sketch, paint and create trees? I don't really know or fully understand. I remember my mom teaching me how to draw trees and being absolutely facinated by the ease of her style. Looking back, it wasn't much more than a succession of "v's" layered into a branch like structure but it was the first thing I learned to draw. I guess I can say I have this weird fascination with trees... the kind where one could write a cheesy english essay, complete with every relatable symbolism applicable, with ease and pleasure. Anyways, here is a collection that is very dear to my heart. My mom loved to work with glitter and I remember one day in particular when I was gripping onto the work table to see what she was making. All I remember is this big bottle of gold glitter shaking onto a weaved mixed media art piece. This collection sums me up as an artist. It is bold, colourful, cheery, an element of darkness with a touch of shimmer.