Van Dedication 3

This is part 1&2 of the third installment in the "Lost Ones"series of dedications to my Aunt Vann

Part 1

Part 2

Darfur Studies

Here's a work in progress that I titled "Responsibility" It is my take on a photo that I came across while doing personal research on the Genocide in Darfur. *mediums used: pencil & ink on laminated press-board*

"Richmond" Series

COMING SOON

*This series is directly in relations to and based upon the rape incident of the 15-year-old girl at Richmond High that took place during the last week of October 2009*

Never-Land Series

This is the first of many to come in a series titled "Never-Land"  The subject of the series is mainly focused on a friend who inspired me to start this series although there will be others in the series who are representative of what the title entails.  All I will say is that "Never-Land" in this case refers to two things.  I like to see what all of your perceptions and views are so Leave comments on this post as the series grows*letting me know what you think it is about, There is no wrong answer!

2nd Addition to "Never-Land" Series *work in Progress*

 

Math? I'm sorry I don't understand what your saying

Quick 10 minute sketch of a substitute teacher named "Stark" that I had recently.

"Growing Up"

Sketch that will be blown up to 24x36 as a late birthday gift to my younger sister. (the transition of her from when she was an infant to her age of 16 now....or is it 15?Shhh dont tell her I forgot.

 

"The Unheard" Process

"The Unheard" A sketch I did to inform you viewers of the Genocide taking place in Darfur. I continued and still continue to recreate this image as often as possible to generate more interest about the issue, so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE look into it and most importantly "BE INFORMED and Aware"
Mediums used: Pencil,Digitally Colored 

 

History

First sketch: "The Gang"

Second Sketch: "Family Curse" which I later re-named "The Broken Curse"

The title broken curse entails the broken family curse that many fathers today

need to break. Family curses are long chains of behavior that are passed down through

family generations by way of either son or daughter witnessing firsthand (behavior and

actions that were done by their mother or father)then doing the same things and repeating the same actions

and behaviors when they themselves are older.  These things include drinking, spouse abuse, pornography addictions, drug addictions.  (a monkey see, monkey do process) The only way to break the chain is to make the choice and not accept the notion that it is ok to be a certain way just because your examples lived a certain way.  The sketch includes my own dad*right hand side* because he successfully

ended a long line of unacceptable lifestyles  that were common in my family's history and for that I thank him.
Mediums used: Pencil,Digitally Colored

Speed Figure Paintings

These are a few 5 to 20 minute speed figure paintings I did during a drawing and painting class at the Innerspark Program over the summer of 2009 at Cal Arts. (Some of which our teacher actually had us paint with our feet) The various techniques we learned in the 4 week class were designed to reform our perception of painting and developing figures, namely *the human body* Oddly enough, it had been the first time that I was really told that there are right and wrong ways to do certain things in regards to art (which I still disagree with) but being critiqued as much as I was during the course of the 4 week class opened me up to a whole different style and view of art.  We were lucky enough to have some talented generous live models that held poses for us from 2minutes to 2 hours! personally I know I could not hold a difficult pose for 2 hours with only one break time in between.  Mediums used: Acrylics, Conté crayons and Charcole

"Lost Ones" Series

This Ongoing series I recently began working on titled: "Lost Ones" consists of dedications to loved ones who have passed away in my family and other families. Please check them out and leave some comments

"STAY BACK"-1st Dedication to Keiko

1st Dedication to Van-Part1

2nd Dedication to Van  Part 1 & Part 2

 

About The Artist

There used to be a long description here about everything relating to my art and mission. But you know what.. I think it's time I start to completely let my work speak for itsself.  5/8/10