young latin woman

Today's post is a small watercolor sketch done in 2005. I am really enjoying posting works that are older and more obscure. I have begun to photograph old sketchbooks from way back...even some old high school drawings. This blog is quickly becoming a retrospective exhibit. I am having fun resurrecting my past work.

young latin woman 7.25 x 7.25 in watercolor 2005

long blonde braids

My, but she has a long neck! A canvas covered with heavy texture and rich color. This little girl is one of my first works completed in 2008.

long blonde braids 17 x 26 inches acrylic on canvas 2008

collage from mid 1980s

Way back in the mid 1980s, I did several large collages of cut magazines, paper, photos, money, etc. Basically anything that could be glued down. I then lacquered them with a heavy thick varnish. These were quite large, I even did one on and old closet door. All have been sold, and there whereabouts are unknown. You can click this image to see a larger version.

Ballroom dancing

Latin ballroom dancer 20 x 30 inches acrylic on canvas 2007

I just love the pageantry and style of ballroom dancing. The women and their costumes are so beautiful. I have never seen it live, all I know is the competitions on television. I want to see a live competition, and would love to photograph the couples. This is on my to do list......

abstract composition (blue yellow red 1)

blue yellow red 1 8x10 inches acrylic on canvas 2006

Hell

Hell 11 x 14 inches watercolor and ink on paper 1989

This is an old watercolor from 1989...pretty cool huh?

Crystal Blue

crystal blue 18 x 24 inches acrylic on canvas 2005

This painting is from 2005. I was really into abstract expressionism. I am once again returning to non objective subjects. What I really enjoy is the invention of pure abstraction. I love the intellectual ephemeral quality of abstract paintings. The older I get, the more that I respect and admire the artists who do abstract work.

Reclining Nude 1984

Reclining Nude oil on canvas 1984 24 x38 inches

This is an very old painting that I did in 1984. As you can see, even way back then, I was developing my style with the dark outline. I remember painting this in my bedroom.....in Houston Texas fresh out of college. I have no idea where this painting is today.

The Final Cut

The Final Cut 1983 36 x 48 inches oil on canvas
private collection

This was done while I was a college student in the early 1980s. The title comes from a popular Pink Floyd album at the time.

modern painting

reclining nude on red 24 x 36 inches acrylic on canvas 2007

Just what is modern? Where does one draw the line between abstract and real? Is the art of creating art dead? What is the future of painting? I am constantly asking myself these questions.......Is there anybody out there? Smile if you can hear me.....Is there anyone at home? :)