tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55105262007-10-03T23:14:24.922-07:00ernieBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-20172952859041576782007-10-03T23:13:00.001-07:002007-10-03T23:13:57.245-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 17"x22"When my brother grew out his hair and beard I had to have him pose for me. I've been reading a book of meditations that draws from several different cultures and religions. It got me wondering, "what would Buddha be like if he were alive today? How would Jesus view our wars?" Religion is often used to justify violence,

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-71836713848533218362007-05-16T11:39:00.001-07:002007-05-16T11:39:34.748-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (Marker on paper) original size 7 3/4"x7 3/4"This is a concept sketch for a portrait project that I'm working on. Paul was the "pretty" face of the Beatles. The idea was to show him how he was in the early days compared to how he looks now. The effect could be more subtle in the final painting but I'm not sure if I the overall concept is just too creepy. I'm

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-4099230708072117202007-05-09T22:35:00.001-07:002007-05-09T22:40:14.263-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on illustration board) original size 6 3/4"x35 1/4"This is a pair of decorative paintings I did for my hallway. I needed some thing to fill an empty wall and a couple of odd sized frames I had lying around. It was an experiment all the way through, from the painting surface to the large format to the style to the technique. I wanted

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1175113398615641862007-03-28T14:22:00.000-07:002007-03-28T14:23:19.713-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 15 3/4"x11 1/2"I've had this idea for a while to do a series of watercolors with subjects you would not traditionally see in watercolor paintings. I liked the shape of this fire hydrant and the way the shadows laid across it. I guess this is a kind of landscape painting... which makes it kind of traditional

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1174093430825250612007-03-16T19:03:00.000-07:002007-03-16T19:03:50.896-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 13"x10"This actually an idea I had a while back but never got past the sketch stage. It is the first fruit of my commitment to paint for an hour every day. This took 2 days, so about 2 hours. These paintings are meant to be exercises and experiments so I may or may not post them all. But if I like them or

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1161906613240278372006-10-26T16:43:00.000-07:002006-10-26T16:50:13.303-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 20"x16"This is a painting I produced for an independent film. I will post links and information about the film as it becomes available.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1158216722758070232006-09-13T23:46:00.000-07:002006-09-13T23:52:02.756-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (Ink on paper and Adobe Illustrator) original size 7"x9"Here is the logo I designed for a flowershop in my neighborhood. I don't do a lot of logo work but I was introduced to Marry at Petal Pushers through Adam at The Happy Café. She had a pretty specific design idea, but I was able to give it my own style while still meeting her needs. I love the end result.If

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1158216687832179572006-09-13T23:45:00.000-07:002006-09-13T23:51:27.883-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (Ink on paper and Adobe Illustrator) original size 4.5"x6.5"This is a logo I designed for a cafe here in oakland. I chose to make it more graphic than my other work so that it can be recognizable from far away and will also hold its form when printed small on a business card. The Happy Cafe should be open in a couple weeks. If you are in Oakland stop by The Happy

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1156531418038199632006-08-25T11:38:00.000-07:002006-08-25T11:43:38.043-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 14"x20"Running your own business is hard. I've been doing a lot of web-design lately. It's not my favorite but it helps pay the bills. I've been trying to incorporate some of my paintings into the designs so I don't forget how to paint while I'm coding, or writing contracts, or learning about tax laws, or

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1151129874406091682006-06-23T23:14:00.000-07:002006-06-23T23:17:54.446-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 24"x18"A poster design for the A.C.L.U.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1151129265257940422006-06-23T23:04:00.000-07:002006-06-23T23:07:45.303-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 18"x24"A poster design for the A.C.L.U.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1151128038139138332006-06-23T22:43:00.000-07:002006-06-23T22:47:18.190-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and colored pencil on paper) original size 24"x18"A poster design for the A.C.L.U.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1149660967909566612006-06-06T23:12:00.000-07:002006-06-06T23:16:07.976-07:00

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Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1148942501020045202006-05-29T15:38:00.000-07:002006-05-29T15:41:41.023-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (charcoal and watercolor on paper) original size 12"x16"I spent a little more time on the drawing on this one, and just used the water color as an accent. This model has such striking features I really love her face. I know I was breaking the rules by using charcoal pencil with watercolor but I'm pleased with the results. I was going to flesh it out with more

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1148942285052711952006-05-29T15:35:00.000-07:002006-05-29T15:38:05.133-07:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 12"x16"Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy with finals and a little traveling. Anyway here is an experiment I was working on. This is a technique using transparent water color for the shadows and building up the highlights with more opaque colors. I think it implies a certain amount of volume. More of this to come.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1142392488130659612006-03-14T19:14:00.000-08:002006-03-14T19:14:48.136-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor and ink on paper) original size 11"x15"Terry was kind enough to bring his mobster costume with him for this pose. Tommy Gun and all! It was impossible not to imagine some sort of story to go with that outfit. Anyway... I like the way the shirt came out... I'll probably use that again.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1142392007262814082006-03-14T19:06:00.000-08:002006-03-14T19:06:47.266-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 11"x15"

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1142391451341813212006-03-14T18:57:00.000-08:002006-03-14T19:17:21.080-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 11"x15"

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1140210535552402302006-02-17T13:08:00.000-08:002006-02-17T13:08:55.600-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 11"x15"This is the first nude study I have done in watercolors. I had a lot of fun trying to push the colors in the time I had with the model. I'm pretty happy with the results. I learned in my head studys that I like to take a little more time with the initial drawing so that I have a good foundation to paint on.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1139628068602126712006-02-10T19:21:00.000-08:002006-02-10T19:21:08.650-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 11-1/2"x15"This is my first water color done live with a model. It is a very different experience because I didn’t have the time to carefully plan out your painting ahead of time. I really enjoyed the spontaneity of the situation though... I got some interesting results I might not have allowed to happen if I had more time to

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1139627958082103132006-02-10T19:19:00.000-08:002006-02-10T19:19:18.086-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (watercolor on paper) original size 11-1/2"x15"Connie is one of my favorite models. She has a great personality that really shows through her face. I had a lot of fun with this painting. There are passages in here that I think make very good use of the watercolor.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1137311153500594342006-01-14T23:46:00.000-08:002006-01-17T07:03:07.680-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (acrylic on wall) original size 5-1/2'x4'This is my Baby Shower present for my brother Paul and his wife Amy. It is my first mural attempt. They asked for a scene from the movie "My Neighbor Totoro" and we decided on the Garden Growing scene. I designed and laid out the drawing and enlisted the help of my lovely girlfriend Jen, my brother and sister-in-law Steve

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1137311155163417612006-01-14T23:45:00.000-08:002006-01-14T23:45:55.166-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (acrylic on wall) original size 3'x4'My brother-in-law Steve transferred this drawing from a "My Neighbor Totoro" Book. Paul (the new dad) filled in the big areas (including some excellent gradient work!), and I completed the detail work. This painting sits across from the crib in-between the bookshelf and the rocking chair.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1137311049376830122006-01-14T23:44:00.000-08:002006-01-14T23:44:09.380-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (acrylic on wall) original size 5'x2'Here are some soot sprites requested by my sister in law Amy (the new mom). They are above the door in the room.

Paristag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510526.post-1137311009995104992006-01-14T23:43:00.000-08:002006-01-14T23:43:30.040-08:00

(click to view image with flickr) (acrylic on wall) original size 3"x3"And a special treat for all you Geeks out there. You might recognize this if you are a fan of User Friendly.

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