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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010I Saw an Aerial Attack
Monday, October 26th, 2009If you read my last blog post, you would know that I have been in the process of creating a piece of art using a spray paint can as the canvas. Like I said before, nothing ground breaking here but I thought I would have a go at it. Well, I finished it last night and I wanted to share it with you. The piece contains minimal list of materials including:
1. (1) spray paint can
2. (4) blank stickers for the tentacles
3. (1) piece of scrap mail paper for the buildings
4. glue, ink, spray paint
Here is a close up shot of “The Attack In The Air I Saw”.
If you have seen the titles to my work, you would also know that I tend to use a lot of tongue-in-cheek, play-on-words type phrases. They amuse me and I hope to get at least a giggle out of the viewer if not a chuckle. That is why “The Attack In The Air I Saw” is not “The Attack I Saw In The Air” because ‘air I saw’ = ‘aerosol’. Follow me? This explanation isn’t meant to insult the viewer by assuming he/she doesn’t get it. We all think differently so sometimes a quick little explanation helps each other meet at a common point.
I had a lot of fun working on this and I’m very satisfied with the end result. Sometimes it is nice to go back to the origins of drawing because unfortunately, I tend to rarely do that these days.
For a 360 degree shot of the entire piece, you can click here to view it in the portfolio section.
Rainy Day Go Away
Sunday, April 5th, 2009Stuck inside all day and was barely able to work on anything new other than this guy.
I am debating on where to go next with it, especially the background. I want to incorporate some found objects but I don’t know if I want to add collage to this piece.
I was really productive yesterday as far as cleaning up my studio while my son played in the back yard. I am very messy and chaotic when I am creating and tend not to put things back when I am in the zone. Because of this, I spend a lot of time reorganizing and cleaning up after myself. I know it sounds crazy but it is almost therapeutic. I am the same way when it comes the interior of our house. We are always moving some piece of furniture around.
Here is another piece I recently finished entitled, Cephalic Hematoma. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Some relief going on. It is painted on donated wood from a friend and co-worker, Andy Owens. I appreciate all the help I can get.
Speaking of help, thanks again to Nikki for the Gift Cards to McAllisters! My wife and I are going to have a date night this week and we are definitely looking forward to it.
All of those who have Twitter, you can follow me (Nathan Monk or Molaropus) for random thoughts, and I mean random… Also, I am trying to get connected with more artist on there as well so if you know anyone good to follow let me know.