#eyepple

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After listening to Chanmina’s the First Take performance of “Bijin”, I had a burning desire to create a drawing of a powerful figure directly staring back at us with piercing gaze. I’d like to think female nudes are more than just an object being appreciated for its beauty. I want them to have their own voice and ability to see us and even judge us for how we are consuming them. “Bijin” 5 inches x 7 inches Graphite, tracing paper, acrylic, ink . #imaginativerealism #figuredrawing #eyepple https://www.instagram.com/p/ClBvrDkOkrQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A piece from a few years back. Exploring with textures. …and oh, veryyy faint #eyepple here… Seeing Matsumoto Shunsuke’s Tateru Zou in my middle school art textbook was one of the unforgettable experiences from my school days. Since then I always wanted to create a piece about a standing figure as a symbol of survival and hope. . “I Am, I Was, I Will Be” 8 inches x 10 inches, Mixed media . #abstractrealism #figuredrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTw6s4L-yP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sneak peek of the new piece for @everydayorig …coming on May 3! . #eyepple #abstractrealism #graphitedrawing #imaginativerealism https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-y_cTLLAg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hey hey it’s #eyepple time! New piece available at @wowxwow_art this weekend! . “Secret” 3 inches x 3 inches, Mixed media . #imaginativerealism #abstractrealism https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLZBejrEGo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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You thought this is another #eyepple? WRONGGGG 💋 . . I couldn’t believe when one of my mentors bought this piece few years ago. Felt so proud 🥹 . “Do, Don’t” 7 inches x 7 inches, Graphite and water color . #graphitedrawing #abstractrealism https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccn7j1UORL3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Delighted to hear this piece found new home from @keepcontemporaryofficial recently. This is one of the first #eyepple series made in a bigger format . “Eyes Meet” 10 inches x 10 inches, Mixed media . #graphitedrawing #surrealart https://www.instagram.com/p/CcbBAWAu9H5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here comes everyone’s favorite #eyepple ✨👁👁✨ . “Statement” 3x3, Mixed media . #coasterart https://www.instagram.com/p/CbK8W8NrJPu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Glad to see this one found new home at #boskone #artshow this weekend! Super great that I also was able to talk to the person. It’s always exciting to chat about art with people who share the same level of passion . “Queen’s Gaze” 8x10, Mixed media . #graphitedrawing #eyepple https://www.instagram.com/p/CaNghSVu7fM/?utm_medium=tumblr