Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Greetings Strangers!

I can't believe I haven't posted anything since January... time flies. I've been working really hard over the last few months. In addition to creating new work, I have been working hard promoting myself and participating in shows around the city.

I have work in two upcoming shows in the next month. I'm so excited for my first experience with The Art Galleria Expo taking place next Friday the 19th at the Tattoo Rock Parlour on Queen West.

After that I have two photos which will be displayed at the Goodfellas Gallery on May 3rd as part of the group show "INSTAGRATIFICATION". Not only am I excited to participate in such an innovative event but the chance to be a part of the Contact Photography Festival is incredible.

That's all the news I have for now. I will try to update more often in the future.


Monday, January 14, 2013

"E(ART)H"

This afternoon I was painting, with no particular success, when something wonderful happened. While I was dipping my sponge into the yogurt container of dirty water, something struck me. I saw the image of the planet earth and immediately washed my hands and grabbed my iPhone.

As I was editing it, I remembered a quote I had read that said "You can't spell 'earth' without 'art'". Before I was any where near finishing, I had a title. This is a rare occurrence so it's nice when things just align perfectly.

After a couple hours, I ended up with this.

Enjoy!

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Happy New Year!

It was sad to see 2012 end but I am quite excited to see what 2013 has in store. As the year came to a close, I couldn't help but reflect on the things I did. My favourite achievement of the year was of course having my first painting shown in a gallery.

As I look forward, I'd like to share with you my first painting of the year. Even though these paintings are well known properties, my choice to paint them is certainly an expression in itself. I've noticed that everything I do has some connection to my childhood. I believe artists are, in a way, still children. Which brings me to my latest painting....

Being a product of the 1980's and a child of the early 90's, Nintendo was as crucial as riding bikes or playing tag. Of all the games I could have chosen, Duck Hunt seemed to be a great start because it was the game that came with the system. My mind cannot separate the two.