In my boredom, I revisited my DeviantArt account, which I haven't looked at, let alone submitted to, in years...probably since junior year of college. It was sort of inspirational to see the progression through the work, and the huge variety of styles, mediums, and techniques I used to explore. I've picked a few sketches, experiments, and finished works to share that I think are definite highlights...Mind you, most of them are very academic, and were created in early Foundation Art classes. Enjoy.


Untitled, charcoal and chalk on paper, approx. 20x24"


Giacometti, charcoal on paper, approx. 24x32"


Giacometti 1, marker and watercolor on paper, 14x17"


Giacometti 2, marker and watercolor on paper, 14x17"


Dean, Prismacolor pencils on paper, 8.5x11"


Untitled Cityscape, pastel on Masonite, approx. 8.5x11"


Pelham Parkway, acrylic on bristol, 8.5x11"


Painter, ink and charcoal on paper, approx. 24x32"

Musculature Study, pastel on paper, approx. 24x32"


Joey with Bass, oil on canvas, 36x48"


Joey, graphite and acrylics on paper, 8.5x11"


Self Portrait, acrylic on board, 6x4"


Untitled (sketchbook page), ink on paper, approx. 6x4"


Self Portrait-After DaVinci, charcoal on paper, approx. 18x24"

Red Study, oil on canvas, 36x48"


Pink and Yellow, acrylic, watercolor, and collage on paper, 24x32"

Yellow Study, Prismacolor pencils on paper, 9x14 cm


Worn, charcoal and chalk on paper, 20x24"


Train Sketch Series, graphite and watercolor on paper, 9x14cm each


Still Life, oil on canvas, 18x22"

There's definitely something very meditative about gessoing new surfaces. Something just gets me about the process -- it's very mindless, mechanical, and involves very little, if any, creative effort. Plus, since I've been working with alot of found materials (which has made me pretty proficient at harvesting usable panels from discarded furniture and the like), prepping has become about 75% of my process -- especially with how quickly I actually work on creating a piece. Since found wood, particle board, and laminate panels don't necessarily provide the most ideal surfaces to work on, I usually spend a few days dropping layers upon layers of primer. It's nice though, when all is said and done and I have 5 or 6 (free) surfaces at my disposal.

One of two new works, to be shown at "Factory B", film/art/photo mixer @ Bruckner Bar & Lounge... June 17th in the Boogie Down, stay tuned for details, and many more June show dates. Busy....


Untitled (the soldier), acrylic on found board, 25x14"

I've been working like a maniac lately. Antagonist Art Show @ Niagara (ABC City) set it off, sold a piece and got a nice kick in the ass to move forward. Big ups to Dennis and Mike McManus for making it happen. No time now, but look forward to updates on the site and blog.


Dennis hanging my drawings @ Niagara