Some things I’ve been up to…

  • Deleuzian Difference vs. how I’ve been thinking of “contrast” lately.

    Space as the result of process. I have been thinking about contrast in several different forms since someone asked me if I paint light to dark, or dark to light. The answer is neither. After setting up the painting, I have a process of pulling the lights and pushing the darks. I end up defining…

  • A bit more progress on the FDR painting

    A bit more progress on the FDR painting Originally uploaded by 730N. This one is proving difficult! I am still getting tripped up by the colors and nuances. Completion seems far off. Colors are varying wildly across the painting. As long it doesn’t fracture value wise, I think it could be to a good effect.…

  • Grad School?

    I want to go. I am researching schools and programs for the next few months. If you have any suggestions that you think I should know about, please leave me a comment! Superficially, I am interested in applying to Tyler School of Art, Yale, and Upenn. I’d like to find a program that is receptive…

  • FDR park in Philadelphia | in Progress

    I am working on this painting of FDR park in South Philadelphia. It is a wintry scene and somewhat difficult to paint. Frozen ice is so subtle in its nuances. The play between the sky and ice is essential and I have a lot of work left to do. All in all, I think it…

  • Lady Liberty & the moon

    Lady Liberty & the moon Originally uploaded by space.girl. My friend Gina asked me to come help paint sets for the Curio Theater Company in West Philadelphia. The play is called “Green Bird.” From the description: In this fantasy fairy tale the King returns from the war to find that his mother has seized the…

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