This study from a photograph is one of the first oils I've ever done while in a painting class this past spring. Here's another (study from an online source):
I have learned to love the dynamic qualities of working in oil and I can see why so many artists choose to work in this medium. However I have recently found myself drawn more into digital art, primarily Photoshop.
One of the earliest works I did in Photoshop was a poster for the play, The Woman in Black by Susan Hill. Even in my novice experiences with digital art I appreciated the potential for versatility and desired to master this software.
This one, entitled American, Inc., was done for a 2-D art class. Pop art has always fascinated me in its exploration of our multi-faceted culture through symbolism, appropriation, and ironic juxtaposition. This piece primarily centers around two iconic representations of our American collective consciousness: Marilyn and good ol' Arnie the Ex-Governator, experiencing and promoting the not-so-innocent trappings of Western civilization. At some point we have to come to grips with what our luxury costs. Art can help open our eyes.
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