fumblingtowardsmeaning

Personal artwork and musings of a mid life art student. All artwork on this site is my own original work; all rights reserved.

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Portrait of Jon H. Encaustic 2014

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Beautiful work love it, thanks for sharing, though intend towards realism my painting mentor was an abstract expressionist tonal painter so I can really appreciate your stuff

Thank you!  I need to get back to updating this site.  I'm afraid i have neglected it for a long time.

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I never know what piece is going to be a "hit" here on tumblr, and like you I often wonder "why is that piece so popular?" And why is this one (whatever current favorite of mine) being ignored. I especially liked your Wrestlers piece. Aloha, Steve from Maui

Thanks Steve.  I need to get back to updating this site.  Love your work!

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Another large abstract in process.

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36x36 abstract oil in progress. Experimenting with more impasto texture.

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Still exploring this recurring organic form, I have been working on a series of small works in gouache, pastel, ink, or combination. I painted this on black paper. I like the way the black shows through in mottled patches.

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“Rocket” 60x48  oil on canvas  2011 

Our crazy loveable miniature dachshund "Rocket". The challenge was to capture his exuberance and movement from this unusual perspective.

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“Spenser” 60x48  oil on canvas  2011 

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“Qwest Field at Night” acrylic, oil, enamel on canvas 2011

Unexpectedly this seems to be the most popular image on my blog so far. I'm curious to hear why. I wouldn't have guessed.

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Beautiful work in progress. Compliments from fellow fine art student from nyc/ Nj -tatiana

Thank you!  I have not been very good at updating the blog, but I appreciate your encouragement!

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Digital image work

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Works in progress. I am fascinated by this repeating form, and may try exploring it more in encaustic and watercolor as well.

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Untitled digital print  2012 

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"Wrestlers" oil on canvas 2010 

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"Snail Shell #1" oil on canvas  2010 (detail)

from a shell found on the beach below my home

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"Moon Snail Shell" charcoal, chalk on paper  2009 

from a shell found on the beach below my home