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Continue to work on "Transition"

8/31/2017

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Finished the transportation box.
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I made a sugar solution for the sugar crystals using 5 lbs. of sugar.
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​I added the first layer of tar and dirt.
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I added another 5 or 6 layers of broken mirrors to the Air Person (working title). This is so much more time consuming that I expected.
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Ordered Box Frame

8/31/2017

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Today I ordered this shadow box from Michael's and hope it works. I will have to paint it and redo backing.
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Collage Day

8/27/2017

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I continue to cover my large substrate with torn black pieces. My artist friend Mark continues to explore his found object collages.
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Mark's work
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More of Mark's work
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More of Mark's work
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Drawing for "I Transition I"

8/23/2017

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Made a true-sized sketch for a drawing I will complete with graphite on vellum, tar, dirt, sugar crystals, and medicinal ointment, beads, and pearls.
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Open Studios

8/19/2017

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Visited my artist friends' new art studio and met a couple of new people. I was especially intrigued by this artist's work, which is woven hair.
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Explore artists' work

8/19/2017

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Spent a couple of hours looking through the latest issues of ArtForum and Art in America. These pieces of art caught my eye.
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Farrah Karapetian
Lifesaver, 2015
​chromogenic photogram

Christopher Colville

I've wanted to make silhouette paintings for a long time. This is very inspiring. They are made with gunpowder-generated gelatin silver print on direct positive paper.
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Matthew Brandt

I do not have a strong appreciation for photography as art, however occasionally I will see an experimental use of the medium and really latch on. Here is an example, where the artist soaked the photograph prints in the lake water that he was shooting.
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Working on "Transition"

8/17/2017

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One of the things most people don't consider when looking at art is the effort made just in the packaging and shipping. Today I started by sizing a cardboard box.
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​Then I experimented with striping tape. I sort of like this one, but will probably use tiny half-spheres instead.
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I then added beads to the wire.
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Research for Latex Tubing

8/14/2017

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Today I conducted research for the price and sizes of latex tubing for the art installation Lay Still.

​• Graham-Field 3931 316 Latex Tubing, 50', 1/8" I.D,
3/16" O.D, 1/32" Wall

    $23.62
• Grafco Pure Amber Latex Tubing, 1/8" I.D., 3/16" O.D., 1/32" Wall, 50 Ft. Reel
    $20.52 + 2.60
• Graham-Field 3931 14 Latex Tubing, 50', 1/8" I.D, 1/4" O.D, 1/16" Wall
    $30.12
• Graham-Field 3935 14 Latex Tubing, 50', 5/32" I.D, 1/4" O.D, 3/64" Wall
    $28.56
• Graham-Field 3932 132 Latex Tubing, 50', 1/4" I.D. x 5/16" O.D. x 1/32" Wall
    $25.76
• Graham-Field 3933 516 Latex Tubing, 50', 3/16" I.D. x 5/16" O.D. x 1/16" Wall
​    $28.33
• Latex Tubing - 1/4" I.D., 3/8" O.D., 1/16" Wall 50ft. (1/box)
    $30.20 + $2.60 shipping
• Latex Tubing - 1/4" I.D., 3/8" O.D., 1/16" Wall 50ft. (1/box)
    $32.77
• Graham-Field 3934 716 Latex Tubing, 50', 5/16" I.D. x 7/16" O.D. x 1/16" Wall
    $32.80
• Graham-Field 3934 12 Latex Tubing, 50', 5/16" I.D. x 1/2" O.D. x 3/32" Wall
    $45.53
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Munch at SFMOMA

8/7/2017

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Visited the SFMOMA today to check out the traveling show by Edvard Munch. His skin colors are spot on, but I'm not a fan of his brushstrokes. Some of his later compositions are good too, but in the end, I'm not a huge fan.
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This self portrait was painted when he was 19. It was my definitely my favorite.
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This is only a small portion of the painting, but I love it just like this.
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Studio Day

8/6/2017

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I added some wire holders on the black half for the lead pieces. Also, I figured out how to hold the white half during the accumulation of sugar crystals.
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Foot Painting

8/6/2017

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The toes are out of proportion, but there are moments that I like.
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Work for a short while in the Studio

8/4/2017

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First, ​I added more strings on the white half-sphere for the sugar crystals to grow on.

​In the late 19th century, spiritualism was very popular. Molybdomancy is a technique of divination using molten metal, which I am using to symbolize man's fears of death. I've used this technique before and they are always beautiful. These pieces will be attached to the underneath side of the black half-sphere.
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Day in the Studio

8/3/2017

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Today I continued working on the Transition sculpture by drilling holes in the white half-sphere and wrapping string. This will give a foundation for the sugar crystals to grow on. I also decided to paint the base holder gold. Lastly, I pulled out my stash of lead and stared at it for many minutes. I find it so beautiful.
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Best Gallery OPening This Year

8/3/2017

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I absolutely loved this show and met one of the artists, who was so excited to share his work with me. I love this gallery!

Exposed Opening Reception

August 3, 2017
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Venue  Creativity Explored
Location  3245 16th Street

​Exposed highlights the work of six artists who routinely represent the nude figure in various media. Gallery and Exhibitions Manager Amy Auerbach and Gallery Associate Stephanie Rudd say that the exhibition’s theme was particularly inspired by Antonio Benjamin, whose extensive work in the genre was recently recognized with a book, Book of Nudes, published by Books for All Press. The exhibition also includes artwork in a variety of media by Andrew Bixler, Camille Holvoet, José Nuñez, Thomas Pringle, and Kate Thompson.
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Thomas Pringle
Love the composition and especially the vibrant yellows.
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Andrew Bixler
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Andrew Bixler
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Andrew Bixler
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Andrew Bixler
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Thomas Pringle
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Steven Liu
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Walter Kresnik
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Walter Kresnik
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Loren King
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John I
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Camille Shelley Houdet Mimi
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Charles "Poncho" Cruz
I always love his work!
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Leg Painting

8/2/2017

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  • Blog
  • CURRENT ART
    • Lay Still
    • Inverted Torches
    • Breath Body
    • Vanitas Painting
    • Legs Painting
    • Silhouettes
    • Mourning Armbands
    • Mourning Pins
    • Delightful Way
    • Rx Tablets
  • FUTURE ART
    • Mourning Handkerchiefs
    • Willow Wallpaper
    • MercuroChrome Paintings
    • Hang Your Heart
    • Mini Eye Portraits
    • Gold Trocar
    • Mortality Staff
    • Black Substrate
    • Body Supports
    • Body Positioner
    • Hand Holder
    • A/V
    • Glass Body
    • Self-Portrait
    • Scrying Mirror
    • Hospital Gown
  • FINISHED ART
    • EXHIBITED
    • Transition
    • I Transition I
  • CONTACT