Monthly Archives: January 2012

Trash Turned Treasure.

One thing I can always count on to hold true is that good old fashioned saying, one man’s trash is another man’s (or lady’s!) treasure - literally. Ever consider moonlighting as an antique furniture restoration guru? I sure have!

Check out the vintage trunk I found outside the trash compactor at my old apartment complex, about two years ago.  It collected some dust sitting in a garage since then – but, over the holiday, I was finally able to dive in and get my hands dirty.

BEFORE:

GUTTED:

HALF WAY THERE:

With a chisel, some sandpaper, a hefty rag, stain, paint, and a little love…

…It made the perfect compliment to my new little get-away space!


Out of the Woodwork.

It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted an update… To get back into the swing of things, here is a selection of unpublished drawings and paintings – some old, some new – all bringing life to the written word of the subconscious, with tales told through expression in portraiture.

Forecasted Resolve, 2011
Watercolor, Pastel, Charcoal on Paper
22″ x 30″
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Harlequin Dreamer, 2011
Gouache, Acrylic, Charcoal, Conte on Paper
22″ x 30″Image

Savior, 2005
Powdered Graphite, Watercolor, Charcoal on Paper
29″ x 41″
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Waterfront Recovery, 2011
Acrylic, Gouache, Charcoal, Conte on Paper
22″ x 30″Image

The Aftermath (MIM), 2010
Acrylic, Shellac, Charcoal, Pastel, Thread
Paper mounted on wood
30″ x 44″
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Allegory and Autonomy (Her Screaming Phoenix), 2008
Acrylic, Pastel, Charcoal on Paper
29″ x 41″
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