PAINTING
Paintings and Pastels
Below are all my paintings, mostly done on classic stretched canvasses, some on other materials. At this point, most paintings are acrylic, but oil pieces are making an appearence. My pastel pieces are done with oil pastels, woodless colored pencils, and sometimes chalk pastels. Many pieces are based on refrences, some quite closely, and some very loosely.
AP 2D Art and Design Potfolio
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The Weight Of Dreams
24x18
Acrylic and varnish on canvas, hand pose shows hope, vertical bars and glass shatter represent dread
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Liv's Candlelight
5x7
Oil paint on canvas, dark background, deep atmosphere, and tenebrism constitutes fear/tension
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Untitled
14x11
Acrylic and varnish on canvas, velvet cloth represents royalty/comfort, liquid on form shows failure
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Untitled
30x40
Acrylic on Canvas or constant revision, dynamic movement, irrational depths constitute awe/wonder
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Converse
5x7 panels x4
Acrylic and oil pastel on wood board, pastel medium feels playful, cool, and contemporary
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Date Night with Cheesecake
9x12
Oil paint on canvas, oil for blending/sfumato, warm, elegant colors translate romantic/intimate tone
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Untitled
20x16
Oil paint, pastel, acrylic,and magazine collage on canvas to exude brokenness, a fall from grace
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Untitled 38
12x16
Oil paint on canvas panel, light and macro focused composition communicates fragility and scale
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Untitled 06
10x15
Charcoal, white charcoal, graphite and colored pencils, and tortillons on paper to induce nostalgia
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Don't Take The Risk
20x16
Acrylic and matte varnish on wood surface, acrylic for layering, make viewer feel conviction
The Weight of Dreams
The Weight of Dreams is an acrylic painting on a 24x18 canvas. It draws inspiration from the aptly named song, “The Weight of Dreams” by the rock band Greta Van Fleet. All the song titles from the respective album strike me in a way that makes me itch to paint. The contents of the song invoke hope and loss, making the hairs on my arm stand at the drop.
It has become one of my favorite songs of all time, mostly because of how amazing it sounds, and partially because of my piece that came out of it, which I don’t believe I could have done otherwise. Even though the artists never know, I’m still grateful for their fantastic work.
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Drawing and Painting teacher; Artist
Mr. Rembert was an incredibly impactful influence in my life over the past few years. He helped me get started and propel my high school art journey immensely, and has continued to encourage and support me ever since.
Portrait: Cut Photo Collage & Pastel
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Ceramics, Sculpture, & AP Art Teacher; Artist
Mrs. Casey and her classes have helped refine my skills and endowed me with incredible confidence in my own abilty through her undying support. I cannot begin to thank her enough for all the hard work she puts in.
Portrait: Colored Pencils over Marker
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Culinary teacher; Chef; Artist
Chef A has been an amazing teacher and friend, being able to talk about art and hobbies, while supporting eachother in them, was a wonderful reservior of encouragment when I needed any. She also let me paint a mural in her room!
Portrait: Pastel and Chalk Pastel
Culinary Mural
The spring semester of my senior year, I thought the culinary room at Wheeler was in need of a slight makeover. With some sketches and approval from the principal, I started drawing on the wall. Slowly, with some help, we got the colors on the wall, and now a lively scene capturing the essence of food production brightens up the room. The whole wall is a 7’6” x 30’2” space, coming to a 4:1 ratio. The teacher loves it and I am so grateful for that opportunity.