Abstract Designs

Well, it's been a while but I'm finally getting a chance to post again. My computer has been out of commission for about a week, so I haven't been able to do much. Anyway onward and forward . .

I have been trying to experiment lately with some paintings based completely on abstract design. I am traditionally a realist painter, meaning I paint a tree, it looks like a tree. I do not naturally gravitate towards abstract art, it usually seems too random to me. I realize that it is painting in its truest form, painting pure design with abstract shapes and/or colors and not limiting yourself to a representation of an object or scene but rather expressing an interpretation of the object or scene (or feelings derived from). Technically, all painting is actually abstract design. I do enjoy some abstract art though it is a rare occurrence and given the choice between an abstract piece and a realist piece I will almost always be more moved and inspired by the latter. I can't help it, it's just the way I am.

So, in light of my abstinence of abstract art, I am attempting to broaden my horizons and experiment in an area that is outside of my comfort zone; in hopes that I will find some success here and it will ultimately make me a better painter, artist, and person. I hope you enjoy.

Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Well, my blog has survived it's first month. Congrats to me! AND today happens to be my youngest son's 3rd birthday!!! I can't believe he's already 3. He'll be driving before we know it.

Here is something I did a couple of years ago. Brought back to mind with the upcoming (and now pushed back) Chronicles of Narnia: The Dawn Treader. I had just finished the book and did these drawings for it. The first would be for a cover and the second is an interior page illustration. I really enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia and especially the Dawn Treader, of course spending a couple of months just reading and rereading the book for the illustrations helped it to stand out. It had a great sense of adventure and I enjoyed seeing some familiar 'faces' again. I hope you enjoy these.