Circulating Sky

I started this project in an intro to architectural design class. The assignment was to create collage representing the sky and I got a little carried away with what was supposed to be a simple project. I created a fractured structure with foam core and glued pieces of water color and acrylic painted paper, vellum, and aluminum foil to the surface. The day circulates in night and transition through the sunrise and sunset.

Self Portrait

Some people don't smile when they have their picture taken. Some people put on the same fake grin for every photo. I try to look as ridiculously excited as possible and not look at the camera. This acrylic painting is a copy of a picture taken of me in the mountains of North Carolina. Behind me is a lake with some paddle boaters that are either really far away or I'm about to eat them. Its a hard edge painting created with only purple and yellow. Its one of my favorites.

Alphabet

I figured I'd start with previous works and what inspired me. I call this piece Alphabet of Painting Experiments. I enjoy bright, simple primary and secondary colors and wanted to explore different techniques and patterns using these colors. The outcome was very elementary and playful; Both are elements I continue to explore in my work. I arranged the letter in a manner that would mimic the periodic chart of elements.