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03.11.10

Painting Process | Central Park Boathouse Gurtman Commission Days 1 and 2 Painting Process | (0)
In early January, Stephanie, Scott and Ryan (their son) Gurtman came by my studio for an up-close-and-personal view of my work. With a vision of a painting in mind, we discussed a commissioned piece and the Gurtman's decided to give the image some thought. The initial concept of painting J.G. Melon shifted to the Central Park Boathouse, they place they were married. I met with the gang on a sunny Saturday, and we walked the entire perimeter of the Boat House, taking photographs... discussing angles, size and technique. After some discussion, we left the park agreed on the painting: the entrance ...
03.08.10

Painting Process | TriBeCa Grand Commission Completed Painting Process | (4)
In mid-February, I was commissioned by the CEO and Founder of BEVFORCE to recreate the storied TriBeCa Grand Hotel on a 48"X60" canvas. Rapidly growing, the men and women of BEVFORCE required a larger, loftier space and with that came bare walls. After some discussion, we decided on a large canvas versus a mural... so the work could travel as they continue to grow. While being created, this picture caught the keen eye of the TriBeCa Citizen, and was a topic of discussion during each session on Twitter. This was the exterior day shot I used as a point of reference. And for ...
02.23.10

Painting Process | TriBeCa Grand Commission Days 4 5 and 6 Painting Process | (1)
Here is an update on my ongoing TriBeCa Grand Canvas. My friend on Twitter inquired "is there any thought behind the words you collage?" The short answer is yes, the long answer is no. When I broke my leg, I decided to get re-acquainted with the art of collage - primarily because I couldn't get off of my couch and Oxycodone. When I began this new series, I started out with the matchsticks and xray images - but quickly moved on to the NY Post, which I chose for multiple reasons: 1. Newspapers are dying 2. I love the Post 3. The startling narrative ...
02.18.10

Painting Process | TriBeCa Grand Commission Days 2 and 3 Painting Process | (2)
Here is where the canvas left-off after day one. With the entire surface covered, the process begins to slow down as the details begin to materialize. Day's two and three were a blast. I was privy to a delicious slice of cake from Billy's in honor of Sean's one year BEVFORCE anniversary. My good friend and fellow artist Ari Lankin stopped by (and took some photos of yours truly); artist, actor and activist Justin Christopher from ACE took me out for a bite, I received a mention in the TriBeCa Citizen - and will be meeting with their editor today. After the ...
02.16.10

Painting Process | TriBeCa Grand Commission Day One Painting Process | (6)
Yesterday, I began a commissioned painting for the CEO and Founder of BEVFORCE. The image? A full-frontal of the TriBeCa Grand Hotel on a 48"X60" canvas. One of my favorite places to grab a cocktail, The TriBeCa Grand is all about ambiance... Therefore, I decided I had to use both day and night-time images to faithfully capture the experience. After the jump, one long day of work, stroke-by-stroke on this new commissioned canvas. Continue Reading...
02.09.10

Painting Process | The FWA Classic, Capturing An Internet Legend Painting Process | (2)
Adding The FWA (Favourite Website Awards) Site of the Day banner to a site is the interactive advertising agency equivalent of winning an Emmy. For the past ten years, Rob Ford has spent his days (and nights) building an awards showcase which has become not only an industry taste-maker; but a benchmark for client satisfaction and a career building distinction. During my tenure at Fi, each hard-earned FWA Award was merit for a company-wide celebration. I left the digital advertising world to paint and share my work through social media. With the painting of this digital staple - life has come ...
02.05.10

Art + Music + Iprov Comedy = ARTPROV #2 @The Tank Painting Process | (0)
Another Thursday night, another ARTPROV at the Tank. The brainchild of Rory Scholl, co-founder of the Creative Outlets, ARTPROV is a meeting of the creative minds. With the talented Eric March tickling the digital ivory's, the Creative Outlets improvise scenes based on six pieces of art - by the artist, creating art, on location. As always, it was a pleasure to take part. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch! After the jump, the full recap of ARTPROV #2. Continue Reading...
02.01.10

Painting Process Nipple Slip Soup Spill New York Post Painting Process | (5)
After the incredible Urbania ride, words cannot describe how much I enjoyed getting back to painting. I began painting this prior to my collage painting portrait, but it sat idle, unfinished. With time, it has undergone an interesting journey - there was some darkness and this 18"X24" canvas was the recipient. The start mirrored the others in this series - a mass of words forming a tetris-like geometrical shape. After the jump, the rest of the journey. Continue Reading...
01.14.10

Painting Process | Eustace Tilley, The New Yorker Icon Painting Process | (2)
The year was 1925, the heart of the roaring twenties. New Yorker protagonist Eustace Tilley (below) had little on his mind other than butterflies and jazz ensembles. That was then. Today, poor old Eustace is out of sorts. The headlines illustrate doom and gloom. Strange new breeds of Three Term Changing Butterflies demand attention... he feels guilty. A rich man in a sea of social decline, afraid of terrorism, wondering who wants to kill him and his way of life. His monocle is all he has left, that, and his top-hat. A mind riddled with questions, concerns and fear. Eustace Tilley, ...
01.08.10

Painting Process | Portrait of the Artist as a Not So Young Man and The Death of Print Painting Process | (10)
Continuing on my new collage series, I decided to create a self portrait. With nothing but time - thanks broken leg - I decided to tackle a large-scale, three-by-four-foot format. Here it is, a portrait of the artist as a not so young man - comprised of the printed page, clippings from @TheNewYorkPost - which one day in the near future will no longer be in print, but rather illuminated on a digital screen. For a sense of scale, yours truly looking aloof next to my creation. After the jump, the process behind this piece. Continue Reading...

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