Concentric Circles: October 2009

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Dia De Los Muertos

This seemed cooler as I was doing it. I had a really strong urge to draw, this is what came to mind, and I absolutely loved it while I was drawing it. I still like it, but I think the crazy part of the swirls should have started sooner, further down. I dont know.

(Ballpoint on paper, Fall 2009)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I (heart) Neil Gaiman.

So a singer I really like, Amanda Palmer, really encourages fan art. I'm not big in to fan art, so I haven't done too much of it over the years. But, recently she started dating Neil Gaiman. This is like two amazing separate things I love, falling in love. It's pretty cool, and inspired me to finally do an Amanda Palmer art piece, her done as Delirium from Neil's Sandman comics.

Well, she posted it on her twitter. I'm pretty happy, and it's nice to see all the flowery positive comments. Not that I intend to do any more fan art, but still, good times.

Link to the post on her twitter: http://twitgoo.com/411qv

Artist Statement.

I am madly and utterly fascinated by the illusion of dualities. “Man versus woman” and “humanity versus nature” seem to be the biggest misconceptions around. We are human and we belong to the earth. The edge between these dualities are what I try to highlight in an effort to bring attention to the mental divide between them.

Visually, the “ripple” has been the strongest theme in my work for years. The symbolism in radiating circles that blend, layer, and interact with each other resonates with me. Whether you see water ripples, actions and consequences, or chaos, I believe it is a symbol that most people can approach and find meaning within.

Lately, I have also been experimenting with vintage photos. I'm in love with the idea of an image that has been cast off, and finding the art within it. I love how this connect with our history, with people who are dead and gone, and with my own exploration and search for these images.