Art on My Wall: Means More Than a Pretty Picture

I love my wall. it has a lot of the art you see on these blog posts, except the nekkid people. I know that would be a conversation set if I did, and am tempted to make it so. My mother would leave the room. Nude male and female models on my wall? Several of my art unfriendly family would leave and call me a pervert and gay behind my back, They likely may, since I am too mysterious for my own good. Who gives a damn. I can't live my life for them.

This is a corner piece of my wall and I love this image. The first is Conte crayon. I did this in Drawing I, as I remember. I was struggling so BAD! LOL That's why I tell people never give up on your dreams and goals. Here's why: My prof, Jon Michel, was HARD and a master artist. I was sure I was failing his class. OMG drawing I was TOUGH as chewing nails. People don't know, but to have a serious drawing professor, and to make so many errors and want to get better then make MORE errors felt so heavy. Drawing I was a superior struggle. Jon does not let you off the hook either. Get back there and work at that image and resolve the issues damn it. I got an "A" out of the class BTW, but I paid my dues and I worked and worked.

The second smaller images is mixed media. Watercolor background and color pencil drawings. if there is a weakness to this images, I would say it is that I didn't do enough of them. Still it started off with some mystery figures that I loved. I should get my watercolors from Charleston, and do some new pieces. I can control the watercolors better. They are lesss messy, and I can have some pleasure when I'm not working or doing classwork.

He Has My Face...Sorta

It started off as a self-portrait, but I got bored and changed the game. He became someone else. It could have used a lot of work, but I liked playing with the oil on canvas more than I gave attention to the form. This face paintings have a folksy vibe to them. I rather like it. The blue in the background is one of my fave colors.

Visage

She looks so annoyed. I can't remember what I was thinking when I drew this. So much raw emotion. Don't remember if I posted this one before. Still it speaks to me in a cool, understated way. It's partly in her eye and the glow she has.

The Watercolor That Never Came to Be/The Kiss of Death

This drawing (pencil) is on over sized watercolor paper. Obviously it was meant to be colored, however, I liked the drawing so much I decided to leave it as is. My professor also agreed that it should be left alone.

The picture is also edited, as it is a full frontal male nude, which I was told is the "kiss of death" to any artwork meant to be sold. I rarely draw or paint to sell, and fail to think commercially with my art (I so need to sell out one day). It doesn't matter to me, I just like to show my work. I do however have to contend with the fact that this IS the internet, and my rated G blog doesn't need the heat cranked for all the WRONG reasons.

Still I may change my mind and dare to go bare for the sake of my creations. Some of them are NOT being shown because they are frontal nudes. I wonder if that can be resolved in any way.

Self-Portrait

Very folksy image here, and I wish I worked more on the nose of the figure. It has a passing resemblance to yours truly, but I can't say I put the effort to interpret me proper. In a way it reminds me of my Dad more than me. Not for the lack of a nose, but the quickest impression is that its him I see when I look at this. it sits on my wall, and looks older than I do. It's an oil painting on canvas, BTW.

I Drew This

Playing with color seems to be a hallmark of mine. I think most can tell. I simply don't want to color within the lines. I admit I don't like the figure's color choices., but I still like the image. The colors give it a strength, but I'm missing something here.

More Art: Untitled

With these two guys I played with the watercolors. Fortunately my brush strokes loosened some. The color varies , which I love. The photo is brighter than the original. I tried to adjust it in Photoshop and got some results, but not as good as the original.

S'more Art:

Did this one in pencil first then colored it with markers. I should have turned this into a woodcut as I love the image. It's all about the lines here.

Writing Results

It's been a rather smooth day. people are being cool, and the day has a rather ok vibe to it. Taking my break to post, and noticing that I should post something other than art. Like some text. LOL The writing exercise at the RAG workshop is going good. proud of Shisho for her contributions because I know she wanted her story finished. Now she has a first draft. Promised her a view of an old script so I better get that done while I'm on break.

My Art: The Look

Another fine print from a metal etching plate. It's called "the Look," and it again comes from my printmaking class. I like the simplicity of the figures. The top one was inspired by a Tim Sale drawing I saw, I forgot where the bottom image was inspired from. Needless to say I wanted the portraits together.

My Art: The Figure

He seems to glow with the red and gold colors. No? I drew the model out on Conte Crayon, then colored with pastel. It isn't a Stacy piece without some dynamic movement and color. I kinda ignored the shading on the figure properly, but love the eletric buzz this figure has. Sometimes I have to go with my instincts instead of logic.

Parody and Satire

According to Mirriam-Webster, a parody is: 1 : a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule

Likewise they list satire as: 1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2 : trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly.

I like these two terms.

My Art: Hello Egypt

The one with the blue background is mixed media. Watercolor background, and color pencils for the figure of Nefertiti. Yes it has errors, but I still love it. Note the figure pops out from the background. The first picture is pastel, and not I blend some, and some of the colors simply are laid on top. I should have blended the lightness on the face a lot more. Still the colors speak to where I was going with my art.

My Art: Go Jump in a Lake

Never mind that this is a pond, and it seems to bee too shallow. This was a Conte Crayon sketch that I was for a major pastel or color pencil drawing. The raw idea still intrigues me. What I am missing is levels. Levels to the depth of water and space. I love a raw idea.

My Art:

This is my first stab at watercolors. I think I posted it before. I may post another image later. I have to run some errands. I remember I was working like it was oil paints. LOL I so wanted to call this painting "Kiss My Ass," but thought it to rude. Use your imagination. ;-)

Sardonic

According to Merriam-Webster, "sardonic" is: disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking. Sounds like me.

REPOST: My Art-Akhenaten

Pastel drawing while I was on my Egypt influence kick. This is Pharaoh Akhenaten. As the title states this is a repost. I simply want my art to have a concentration of images this month of posting. I may repost more.

My Art: Diva

Don't know if I posted this one before, but she's one of my "divas" for a lack of a better word. These divas don't give me attitude, but have their own. She has her own personality. I've been doing a lot of "bust" style drawing and paintings. This one is an oil painting on gessoed watercolor paper. Something about a soft, cool blue against a crimson background feels right.

Special Thanks to the Ladies I Know

I'd like to take this post and thank some of the awesome lady friends I've come to meet and know. They've had much more influence than they know, and they deserve a great shout out. If I miss your name don't take it as neglect. I am truly blessed.

J. My homegirl. Love ya boo. OMG she is on point with her life, career, and goals. If I never say it, you should know that you're one of the brightest, talented, and confident women I know. I wanna grow up and be like you because you have willed success to come your way. That's what I'm talking about.

Aggie, my fellow Libra in crime. Your wit is a blessing, and you keep me in stitches. I love reading your lj, and you have some truly fantastic ideas. You also have a lot of talent and we have yet to see your range. I for sure want to say more. Also any woman who loves comics is like 10 times super sexy to me. If I ever become a producer/editor/whatever, I'm recruiting you, just so you know. You're gonna make people snape their necks turning pages of your books. They should be doing that already. You're a hottie.

Shisho, my fellow trickster. You have mad skills and the desire to try new ideas as well. I love that you are willing to explore your talents and not be intimidated by sharing. The truth is you have mad talent, and your shyness is mere what all good writers feel. If you were a bad writer you'd be trying to hock your work on everyone, and be unable to accept criticism of any form. We know you're not a bad writer. Prada Swan is your best creation. U know it too. U go girl! Also your posts are reading goodness.

Lao Girl. Come out of hiding. ;-) I love your playfulness, and while your posts are text heavy, I must say I understand a lot of them. You also have some keen ideas/POV. I can't let you get away.

Kat, or should I say Most Honored Kat. *bows* Thanks for being my friend, and being so kind. It makes you more adorable and loved. You're a superstar, yet down to Earth. You're the most sensible woman on YABS, so i know you're good. That's how I know you're cool. Keep on keeping on. Also "Stupid Kat Tricks" give me joy. Another shy writer. I so want a peek at the novel.

Beatty. Where are you? LOL You and Nicole got me into blogging, and I miss ya when you're not here. Keep on keeping on. I'll catch you on Myspace.

Nicole. My sister I love your posts. Your writing is clear with bouts of humor. You got me into blogging. Love you for that.

There are a lot more ladies in my life, but like I said, don't think it neglect. I simply could make this a mile long post. Know that you're loved and appreciated for the good you bring my way. I wish you many blessings and happiness.

My Art: Cyclops or Hera?

This image my prof at the time, John Michel, called her the "cyclops," and I kinda see her as Hera, since there are multiple eyes in the image. It's a very simple drawing in pastel, which I love. I am very satisfied with the level of colors I was able to use. I believe these are soft pastels. She looks a little contemplative and mysterious.

What's Fifteen Minutes a Day?

Do you know it takes four minutes to save the world? You can have six minutes of pleasure, or make a meal in 30 minutes. What can I do with 15 minutes besides have a scandal?

What shall I fill my life with today? I've been contemplating my future successes, and it appears to me that I do a LOT of dreaming, and too little doing. This means if I took 15 minutes and wrote something, then I will have least did something worthy with that time. Handwritten, or typed, it'd be nice to say I took the time to do something worthy of my time. Something to think about.

My Art III: From My Sketchpad

I like the angular lines I created. Very geometric. Again, simple and clean. I love how this turned out. It's drawn in Conte Crayon. Can't remember what inspired it, but I did another profile face, and that one is rougher. Will post that one later. Right now I am simply loving this one. BTW I have a very small sketchbook where I should take some pics to show the tribal style drawings I did.

My Art: Utitled

This pastel drawing sat in my sketchbook for the longest. When I saw it the other day while cleaning up, I fell in love with it. It speaks to me with a quiet power that reminds me that sometimes a simple image can be complex as I wonder what he is thinking. I get caught up in the colors and the movement of the pastel strokes. Enchanting.

4, 3, 2, 1, *

Another Stacy math formula. With six months left of this trying year I decided that there are a few writing projects I need to get off the ground and completed. I have been lazy and made many excuses, but I need to get off of my duff and work for what I love. No man should put his passions on a back burner. Who is going to work as hard as I do on my own projects if I don't put the effort into them?

Each number represents a different medium with the least being the most infrequent (but still loved and worth a shot). Below is what I came up with.

4 Short Stories.
3 Film and television projects (1 short, 1 TV show, 1 film).
2 Novels (six chapters each).
1 Comic book limited series.

*Blog/lj posts and CSI: YABS does not count

My Art II: Untitled

Didn't know what to call this one. At the time I drew this I was influenced by Asian culture. I also began experimenting with markers, which kinda has pros and cons, but I like the end result. I dare say the varying lines of color are the strongest and movement of the colors is pushing the visual further than the actual drawing.