Category: In Progress

Abstract Progress

My abstract paintings are progressing mightily. My photography skills are not.

Two Large Abstracts

(In Progress, of course)

Huge Triptych in Progress – Part 3

Big Pink Head Paintings

Almost-Done Paintings

I may be showing these in my January show at Urban Pearl in Boulder.

Pirate Knit-Hat Skulls

Huge Triptych in Progress – Part 2

Huge Triptych in Progress – Part 1

A few weeks ago I got six absolutely gigantic stretched canvases (36×48 inches). I’ve started a triptych with three of these and have been documenting its progress. It’s maybe about halfway done, but who knows? Anyway, here is the process so far:

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  (This is when it turned into an accidental representation of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not what I’m going for.)

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  (Still in the de-thrillerization process. And that’s how it currently stands.)

More New Paintings and My Problem with Critiques

I really loved my time at the Kansas City Art Institute and all that institution taught me about learning how to learn. The school was excellent in my opinion, and I cannot discount what the professors and curriculum taught me about good art.

That being said, it is awesome to be able to make art without trying to stay within the confines of an assignment or threat of critique. Most critiques I’ve been involved with have not done anything to improve my art.

Sure, critiques are excellent opportunities for others to go on and on about making no sense at all, but I’m done with all that. My art is something that I have critiqued within myself, and any other blathering about it is cool and all, but not necessary if one is completely sure of one’s work.

Here are three more large acrylic paintings that are looking almost finished, but still in progress:

More Art in Progress

Some images of recent studio activity for anyone who’s interested.

Some More Recent Paintings

These are totally still in progress, but they’re looking quite nice so far.

More Paintings

Face Painting in Progress

The brush handle broke off earlier tonight, and I said ‘meh’.

Bill Hicks Painting Still in Progress

This one is for Drew McKinney, who (according to my brother Robert) dug the first installment of this Epic Painting.

Here it is again, in stage two of its Epic Progress.

And again, the hammer is very important for conveying the ideas of Thrust and Damage.

Bill Hicks Painting

It’s from a dvd cover, which may or may not be weak, but damn. Here’s a photo of the piece in progress:

The hammer is there to provide dramatic tones and intimidating imagery…

Two Paintings In Progress

Acrylic on canvas, and in progress!

Recent Small Paintings in Progress

Current Paintings In Progress