Another Small Commission

Newest small commission. These little paintings are really fun to paint.

Newest Commission

One of those incredibly fun commissions that took a lot longer than it should of because I kept adding to the fun.

"Pilgrims of Orion"

Skketchy

Wow, been too long since a post. I'm not sure anyone still comes here since I have been posting elsewhere like FB but I'll keep putting new stuff up here. Still love my sketchbook so since it's been way too long since I posted sketches here we go.

Joy

Newest quick commission. one of the toughest words ever for a visual artist to use as catalyst.
"Joy"

Holiday Commissions

The holiday commission thing went so well that I thought, because a few said they hoped to get some cash for Christmas, that I would extend for one week (gotta finish some big things). I have two copper squares, 3x3, prepared (the square grid offers examples) which will be $300 each. I can do two or three of the small, 3x4=$200, 4x6-5x7=$300, drawing/paintings on paper (rectangular grid for examples. One or two word catalyst and off we go. 50% on Paypal gets us started, the rest on finish.

Suction Teats

My Merry Christmas post is something commissioned by my daughter's boyfriend for her. The words were medical and climbing, two things close to her.

"She Knew the only Hope was the Rare Suction Teat Climbing Pig"

Turbo

Another example of a small commission gone haywire. I went way overboard again. Supposed to be a small simple copper piece. Turned out to be a small, but bigger than agreed, copper piece that just kept growing in detail. I just can't seem to help it.
"With Double Red Bird Turbo Drive"

Minion Stew

It's a good day when I find a stack of Clayboard among the piles in my studio. I really enjoy experimenting with this surface. I just started sanding and painting and this is what happened.

"Minion Stew"

Commissions

I am offering a deal on small drawing/painting commissions for Christmas based on a one or two word catalyst, over on my FB page. If you are interested just let me know but do it fast. The day is coming.
"Neurotic"

Yet Another Small Drawing

Another wee drawing.

"Bifocals"

Another New Drawing

If I tried  hard I could probably post one a day. Good thing I'm lazy.

"Full Body Masque"

New Drawing

For those of you in the Boise area, I will be having a show at the Brumfield Gallery (formerly Basement Gallery) in Hyde Park in March. There will be some high-end paintings but most of the exhibition will be drawings in the more affordable range. This is one such drawing. About 3.3 x 3.5 inches on paper.

"Masque?"

Smarter Art School

This is a great opportunity for those who can't go and attend classes somewhere. It's an online program started by Rebecca Guay. Very intense with focused learning from specific artists. You can take the 13 week class from me or other of the faculty involved. It's a unique opportunity for me to be included with such distinguished artists. Click on the picture or title below for link.

SmArt School Mentorship Class with Bill Carman

“I live on the fringe of mainstream fantasy/sci-fi, dip a toe into surrealism, flirt with symbolism and even occasionally scratch the surface of mainstream illustration…”

A highly experienced college professor, teaching painting and Illustration at Boise State, Bill Carman also regularly enchants followers of his work at shows at The Society of Illustrators, NYC, and at numerous galleries throughout the country.His most recent solo show was at the Animazing Gallery in Soho last fall.In his SAS mentorship class Bill will be teaching painting and Illustration and bringing his own unique perspective and technique to the students taking his class.

OcTOPLASTY

Just finished new painting. Sometimes I feel like my voice slips away a little. I need apiece like this to bring it back. Cosmetic surgery seems to be a recurring theme for me.

"Successful OcTOPLASTY Demands the Correct Complimentary Accessories"

Idaho Fish and Game Poster

Please support Idaho Fish and Game by purchasing one of these Watchable Wildlife Posters. All the info is on the card, just click on it.

New Quick Narratives

Partially as exercise, breaking in new stuff, and partially as show material, new local show coming up, and partially as trying something new I am doing some things based on random reference. It's a fun exercise that I never get to try because of time but these will work well for an upcoming show here. A little more based on reference than my usual work but always with something. . .

"Well, It was on Fire"

Long Painted Journey

This has been an epic painting. "Tangled Lances" was done for Artifact Puzzles, the same company that did the "Narwhal Rain" puzzle. Stay tuned and I will let you know when the puzzle is available. I included a few process shots for you die hards. Obviously this took the Flemish, Northern Renaissance route. Just wish I could paint like those guys.

And Finally a Painting

This is what happens when I work on a few more involved paintings at the same time. Fewer epic posts. Any way this is the latest and was a commission.
"Panda Bomb Squad"

New Drawing

Just a new drawing from a series of animal self-defense ideas. Painting is coming. Almost done.
"It Grows Back"

Asian Princess

I posted this older piece on FB so I thought I'd share it here too.

As part of the Circus show I wanted to do an "Asian Princess". Subconsciously I would use my mother who had passed away. I hardly ever do portraits and never of loved ones. Maybe there is another artist out there who understand this maybe not. I can never seem to get it right. Trying to capture a near perfect mother with an entirely flawed process, anyway. I painted this small and a little different stylistically. A bit looser with some dry brushiness. If nothing esle I do see my mother as a young woman when I look at this.