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TERRANCE GRAVEN

ɑ̃ plɛ.n‿ɛʁ Group

8/16/2020

I started en plein air group to help get artists out of the house and into the parks. This week we met in the Mission Community Gardens.

I am currently struggling to paint looser with watercolor and have been practicing a lot.

I'm not happy with my finished paintings but I DO enjoy sitting outside and staring at flowers.

I still need to add the shadows underneath.

Mark's pressed flower experiment

ART STUDIO

6/8/2020

I have an old lamp that I often use as a prop in my performance art pieces. Last time I attempted to use it, the cord caught on fire due to damaged wiring.

Today I spent in my studio starting to repair the lamp and it was a major undertaking. I still need to fabricate a flanged wood bottom but will probably make it really rough and then cover with a texture.

Adding more colored thread.

COLLAGE

5/13/2020

COLLAGING

5/12/2020

I worked on several bday cards tonight.

FIGURE DRAWING

5/9/2020

PAINTBRUSH HOLDER

4/20/2020

I finally finished making a paintbrush holder for my watercolor brushes.

COLLAGE

4/12/2020

In progress

The Met - NYC

1/6/2020

Alchemist stove

Automatons

FIGURE DRAWING

12/14/2019

WATERCOLOR

12/9/2019

FIGURE DRAWING

10/6/2019

Today was a complete struggle.

ART GALLERY VISIT

10/3/2019

I attended Creativity Explored's art opening tonight.

DAY AT THE BEACH

8/3/2019

Artforum Magazine

7/3/2019

While in the library to scan some textbook material for my class, I quickly flipped through the recent copy of Artforum Magazine. Found a beautiful picture of the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers located in Germany. This church is an amazing representation of late Baroque, one of my favorite periods.

Afterward, I searched online for more pictures.

Then I found an article and picture featuring the artwork of the filmmaker Derek Jarman. I did not realize he had created works like this series that used unconventional mediums such as tar and other mixed media. I really like them.

Collage day

6/23/2019

I've been feeling especially down the last few days and glad I forced myself to attend the collage group.

I sorted a bunch of source materials today.

Figure DRawing

6/8/2019

I was really out of it today and was quickly aware that the experiences and drawings were subpar.

This was my favorite drawing for the day.

Daniel Pielucha

5/29/2019

While surfing the web tonight, I discovered this amazing painter.

COLLAGE GROUP

5/26/2019

My finished work for the day.

My work in progress

Another of my finished pieces for the day.

Another of my works in progress.

Airy's work in progress

Tobiah's excellent collage

Tobiah's work in progress

Tobiah's collage

RECOLOGY ART OPENING

5/17/2019

Tonight I was especially excited to attend the art opening featuring two artists. One of the artists is Kal, who is a good friend. He is one of the sweetest guys ever. I've also followed the second artists work for some time.

This is my favorite piece that is not only mysteriously magical, but aesthetically beautiful.

Close-up

Close-up

Figure Drawing

4/13/2019

Today had mixed experiences. I had some very loose and quick drawings that I like but then others that were fussy and took way too long to complete.

This was my favorite drawing of the day.

COLLAGE

3/31/2019

I spent the session sorting though magazines and starting a new collage.

Airy's work in progress.

Our mess.

COLLAGE

12/16/2018

Airy's work in progress. It struck a chord amongst cafe goers.

Figure Drawing

12/8/2018

I could tell instantly starting today that it was going to be a challenge to gather enough energy needed to produce sketches that were satisfactory. I like the small leg drawing and that is about it. I invested a bunch of energy in the last drawing, but it was difficult to sustain this. Perhaps if I invested more time, I may find a place of peace with it.

My favorite drawing of the day (above)

finishing touches to a collage

11/19/2018

I bought a small circle cutter and finished this collage.

Figure Drawing At Monument

11/10/2018

I felt uninspired by many of the poses, which left me feeling a tad disappointed. That said, I did create some sketches which I like. I even took an old drawing that I disliked and attempted to make it better.

An old sketch made better.

My favorite drawing of the day.

Probably one of my more accessible drawings.