My Work
Just an artist currently experiencing a creative renaissance
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Current Obsession:
- Resin
- Alcohol Ink
Fuck around and find out
Translucent Consciousness Series
2021
I began working on the Translucent Consciousness Series in early February 2021 and have now finished three pieces and have others ongoing. The Translucent Consciousness Series has been an experiment for me in learning new forms of art, but also creating art that feels like play, is messy and unpredictable but also has great depth. All pieces of this series are related to the mind and thoughts which, for me, are both directly impacted by living with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease I was diagnosed with 15 years ago.
Combining the impermanence and unpredictability of ink with the finality of resin has been a lesson in letting go of control and a head first dive into finding unintentional beauty in experimenting with new mediums – themes that mimic life with MS.
This series is about creating things that look beautiful on their own, but when you hold them close you can see a microworld inside that is representative of deep thoughts, dreams, and how those can be interrupted by something that lives inside your brain, like MS does.
This project has been a creative renaissance in my art practice, and an important new chapter in my work as a chronic illness advocate.
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 1 Sources of Light
Resin, wire & found objects
5 x 7 inches
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 2 Bloom & Flourish
Resin, wire & found objects
5 x 7 inches
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 3 Concept Ingredients
Resin, wire & found objects
Repeating shapes. Dark inks. All the gold. These are a few of my favorite things.
This one turned out a little barfy but I’ve got some ideas on how to improve it. Stay tuned.
Hi. I love these. So far they are my favorite to make. The right combo of simple and complex, structured but abstract.
Daaah. This was SO fun. I can’t wait to do more like this.
Friday night activities. I love the way this one turned out.
New heat gun, who dis? Omg I tried three new things: I got a bomb ass @wagnerspraytech heat gun, new colors from @copic_official and used a new, smaller dispenser for alcohol. Plus a new technique for adding the alcohol and this might be love. Also…these colors tho. 😍
Bad art is still art.
With the resin shortage, I decided to try a new company who had some products in stock. @pro_marine_supplies is a local company for me, so it was a win/win. Also…I ordered this YESTERDAY. Thanks for the fast shipping and I can’t wait to dive in! #promarinesupplies
I was able to finish two pieces today! This was the first. I totally love it.
What an effing day! This was such a great event. I loved being outside and having constant music playing. I loved answering questions. I didn’t love the unexpected 82 degree Michigan day in May because the heat just aggravates my MS. But I was able to stay from 10-5 and I had a great time. Massive thanks to @stillloadingartfestival and especially @missydi_artist for a vision I could stand behind. Oh and…I sold some art for the first time ever today!
It’s almost time!
Tomorrow @stillloadingartfestival starts at 11am. There are over 20 artists and 40 DJs. Come support all our local talent at this free open air festival!
I will find a successful way to mask this ink even if it kills me!!
Just over here making seriously ugly shit right before I’m about to do this live in front of people this weekend lol.
Bad art is still art. The process still counts. And I’m not an account that only shows the gems, bad art is important to show growth. Yikes man, here’s to future growth.
Picked up some supplies today for @stillloadingartfestival which is next weekend! Spotted a few flyers in the process. It never sucks seeing your name on a poster for a dope event.
Ok I get it. Paint pouring with resin is pretty dope. Will definitely have more of these in my future.
In my heart I want wispy lines and cloud-like shapes. But in practice I love making these super vibrant parts where the ink mixes and makes other vibrant parts. This was only 3 colors + gold and look how cool it got.
Tried a new heat source last night. Don’t hate it.
So much experimenting and not getting outcomes that I want. Woof.
