LION: "lil lion"

"lil lion"

pen, watercolor on paper.

5" x 5"

 a little lion and a little color.

MACHINE: "pump"

"pump"

Watercolor on paper.

6" x 12"

It works pretty hard.

LOST: "And the winner is...:

"And the Winner Is..."

Newspaper, Matte Medium, Acrylic

12" x 18"

Sooooo maybe I've been reading too many detective thrillers.

And have been watching "The Wire"...

I strangely enjoyed mimicking the color and texture of blood and matter and applying

it to the pasted newsprint.My original intention was to include a chalk outlined body

below the splatter. Fortunately, upon removal of the tape ! used to mask the head area,

I found the paint 'bled' in such a way that created eyes and stained lips. Cool.

Do not be alarmed by this painting. I do like puppies and double-rainbows.

But just remember... We all play the game.

DUN DUN DUNNNN.

kelly!

HORSE: "Run Run"

Acrylic on Watercolor Paper

Running horse, runny paint.

The pose of the animal and contrast of the dark paint drips on paper create

a frenetic energy for the viewer. I enjoy the graphic, barcode-esque look to this piece.

I approached this month's theme with some hesitation as I am not a fan of drawing horses.

This 'fear' motivated me to explore other non-traditional approaches

to drawing and learn to enjoy the process.

MAPS: SPAM!

"SPAM!"

Acrylic on Canvas.

This is a play on the word 'maps'. Spelled backwards it is 'spam'.
On the lid of every can of spam is an embossed floral design that seems
out of place. What was the company's thinking behind this design?
Does it make the product more desirable and appealing?
These questions inspired me to present a can of Spam
in a playful and beautiful way.

*I have never consumed, nor plan to ever ingest this product.