Thursday, October 2, 2008

Headboards









Ditto

Yokes







Some photo reference I used in a piece I'm working on. I downloaded these from the internet before I started this blog, so I don't remember exactly were they came from. I'm still working on that piece, but hope to have it completed by the start of 2009. *fingers crossed*

Jon Rappleye







I can across this artist in a promotional brochure for an artist center, if I remember correctly, was in Tacoma or maybe Portland. I was only able to find a few candid images of his work, and not sure if he has a website. Nevertheless, very interesting work with a nice combination of negative space, rendered and line work. Look forward to seeing more work by this artist in the future!

Kim Parkhurst










An amazing artist I happened across on Flikr, she works both in 2D and 3D which the greatest of ease. Her plush sculptures are so eloquently rendered, stitched with such intention <3
Visit her website at : http://www.flickr.com/people/kimhotep/

Sunday, September 14, 2008

The Goon by Eric Powell





I can't get enough of this comic book...its a combination of gangsters,beautiful dames, noir, and zombies! Powell creates an amazing world with some memorable characters - this comic is regarded as one of the most original - a title rightfully earned!

Pop Surrealism: The Rise of Under Ground Art





Edited by Kristen Anderson
ISBN-13: 978-0867196184

Loads of gorgeous glossy pics from Robert Williams, Mark Ryden, Joe Coleman, to many to name here! Also some great essays regarding pop-surrealism and low brow art.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Rabbit & Chicken Sculptures






Images courtesy of Riptheskull and Mypurplecrayon on Flicker

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Wasps








More reference for yet another piece I'm working on. This one is very close to completion :excited:

Pomegranates, Starlings, and Japanese Beetles









Popillia japonica (Japanese Beetle or Jitterbug)

Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling or Poor Man's Myna)

The name "pomegranate" derives from Latin pomum ("apple") and granatus ("seeded"). - Wikipedia Accessed 9/06/08
Reference for a new piece...