Rituals of Life - Proximity Gallery

"Rituals of Life" 11"x14" Acrylic on Shaped Wood Panel.

Here is my submission for the DIA DE LOS MUERTOS show at Proximity Gallery. I wanted to focus on the religious aspect of the holiday and how it brings people closer to those who have passed on. I had alot of discussion back and forth with my room mate, Rachel about the piece so that it would read well and clear enough to get the idea across I was going for.

A little over a week from now....

I will be having a piece in a group show at Mug shots cafe here in Philadelphia, PA, called "Heart Earth". The show will consist of over 30 artist that are part of the illustration collective, The Autumn Society. The works of art deal with the contemporary issue of creating a greener cleaner environment or some play off of optimism toward the environment.

Hope to see you there!

Seasons: The Cold Melancholy Winter

For some reason, so many people are just kinda sad in the winter time. They could have everything, even love, but they are just so sad.

I think its because everything is so cold and dead outside.

In this sketch I wanted to grasp the main composition/emotion, so I drew this without reference in my new earth tone sketchbook that I fucking love so much! Its so awesome!

This is done for the Autumn Society Blog that has stuff posted by me and my fellow U Arts Grads and Current students.

Cheers!