Moving on to oil study

This is the latest study on the "Female holding a hawk". I think I will move right on to the oil study now. I've always liked working things from the "unknown" side, making precise markings and measurements have its benefits but really don't suit me. Creating art isn't doing math, it takes courage, mistakes and corrections to sculpt out what it is you are trying to describe, so off I go, we'll see what happens from here.

Plastic Club 2009

Philadelphia Plastic Club

*Image source: http://www.linesandcolors.com/images/2007-04/oconnor_450.jpg

MODELS AS ARTISTS
Opening Reception
Sunday, August 2nd.
2 - 5 PM
Invited Show

Museum sketches...

museums(in general) + weekend crowd =nightmare

Work in progress II

Pastel in progress II

The missing little Nellie-Bell

"Nellie Bell" was a children's book project I worked a couple of years ago. Mrs. Pia, who illustrated the original sketches, collected and made her childhood stories into a fabulous children's book. The making of the booking took a while, it finally came out in 2007.

Work in progress

Still working on the pastel study. I really love the hawk that one of my critics found, although it's been frozen in the freezer and it began to stink a little(by a little, I mean a lot). The owner of the hawk is going to give it a "proper burial" next month, I'd love to do something about it (a comic strip maybe?)

Someone asked me if the next "Jacovmella" is coming out soon, the answer is--yes! I lost a page of the pencil drafts (my sketch book took a nice blow in a very windy day, some of the pages went nearly out of the window, one did,finally >:( ....) Anyway, the next Jacovmella is coming out in a few days, as soon as I finish my pastel study.

Oil in progress

This is the draft of the painting in progress. I drew out the charcoal to determine the composition and now I am moving into the color study. I love using pastel for this kind of work. Most artists produce works of pastel with"freer"touch than their oil paintings. Pastel is wonderfully light weight, easy to work over and full of magic. It can also kill your lung if not protected properly. ..Of course smoking can too.

Sketch and "All About Modeling" Series

King of Prussia Sketch

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Remember models are not people to artists, they are simply "objects" that get paid to stay still, therefore don't question the choice of the subject matter. ..for art's sake.

Just for fun

"Monkey-King"
Oil sketch
7"x10"

Forgot exactly why I painted it (class project maybe?) The painting was inspired by the character from a well known Chinese adventure fiction "Monkey-King" <Sun-Wu*_Kong>. I don't have enough patience to read it (or spend time to correct my spellings). The story is written in ancient Chinese, equivalent to old English writing...However, the heavy-text literature was made into movies and animations. "Monkey-King" , among four main characters, is the most famous character created by author "Wu-Cheng-En". He is my favorite as well~~"Monkey King" is known to be wild, rebellious and loyal, and I think he is damn sexy! :)

All About Modeling

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Sure your parents are proud...of your profession...

OPERA INFOMMERCIAL

Recent Charcoal Work II

"Quietude"

Charcoal 18"x24"

Recent Charcoal Work

Female Holding Fur of A Snow Fox
Charcoal 18"x24"

Standing Woman

Man Reading Newspaper
Charcoal 18"x24"

Female Standing
Charcoal 18"x24"
Stephanie A.O.V

Female Standing
Charcoal 18"x24"

Stephanie A.O.V

~Art Fair Alert~

!!The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Fair 2009!!
The annal State College Art Fair is opening tomorrow! Today is the children's day!
Hopefully the weather is good for visit, I will see you at Allen street grill(totally recommend)~! I will post more sketches later.

Panel works

Sun Set
Oil on marble panel

Scene from "La strada"
Egg tempera on board panel

Fireworks Panorama

It was really really cool seeing the fireworks. While most people went down to the appointed locations, we chose a less noticeable spot, and it was perfect! We were a little far from the barges, but the view wasn't compromised a bit. I look forward to seeing next year's awesome fireworks.

September Recital

My recital will be held in Greenville, Delaware in September. If you are interested in attending the recital, email " thecrookedmind@gmail.com" I will provide a map and directions etc.

September Recital

Road sketches

It sure isn't easy drawing while driving (DWD)...

Bird man + Line drawing

Line drawing#2

line drawing3

Summer fun things check list!

SUMMER FUN THINGS CHECKLIST!
Some suggestions to what a fun summer should include doing (or making :))
(I have been working on a list of things, if you have some ideas to share, please email thecrookedmind@gmail.com, you might see them in the next posting! :))

See a concert with your loved one

Bike ride around the world...at least once!

Nude badminton (recommended out door sports)

Click here for more things to consider!

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Works of you being recognized by random people