2010

Ink on Sumi rice paper. These are quite a bit washed out on my screen.

last two . . .

These last two are both 8x10, framed 9x11 inches. Pen, ink and paintbrush on paper. $50 each

Lines, Abstraction and wash

Tools of the Trade, pen ink and brush on paper, 26" x 41", March 2010

I was interested in lines functioning as markers of time and the tools I use to make them. Now that I think of it, I should put a detail shot up. . . I'll be back to do that.

The Last Assignment, ink juice wine coffee toilet paper, 36" x 45.5", April 2010

This was from the "Toilet Paper Roll" assignment from Hung Liu. We were to collect all the toilet paper rolls used over the course of the semester then create something with them. I was interested in the abstract shapes and forms left behind on the rolls from the last slivers of toilet paper. Or that half thin sheet left hanging that is unusable. I was interested in transferring that relationship between negative and positive space onto a two dimensional surface. I dipped and painted the left behind whites of toilet paper with beverages I had consumed and inks, then rolled the diameter of each roll onto the treated paper. The really dark spots are the actual pieces of toilet paper that stuck to the paper. I had fun.

Some pieces from the Lint Formation series, March 2010

Lint Formation 1, watercolor and gouache on paper, 11" x 16"

Lint Formation 2, watercolor and gouache on paper, 15" x 22.5"

Multiple Lint Formations 1, watercolor and gouache on paper, 14" x 20"

2004 Reflections on Photography and Painting

oil on canvas

I was browsing through my files of older work today, and I came upon this painting.
This is from my first painting class in 2004 taught by Paul Mullins at SFstate. It was the year I decided to venture into painting. Previous to that, I had been pursuing my interest and love of photography. It lead me to many new places, and I'll post some older photo work soon. In 2004, I wanted to explore more artistic practices in conjunction with photography, which is when I took up painting. Eventually I would find ways to merge them, rather than treat them as separate practices. I've been reflecting on photography a lot lately, not only in itself entirely, but also examining how I've come to utilize it in painting. I can't say that I adopt one medium to the other, but my approach to both are inseparable. It's officially my second year of MFA candidacy at Mills and I'm excited in the direction I am headed. It's been a while in the making. Now, to buckle up for the ride and hope it's not too bumpy! But, some of those bumps are good, right?

Studies

Older Work

acrylic on paper

Larger Oil Paintings, May 2010

Untitled, oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

Untitled, oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

Untitled, oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

These were begun in early, very early May. I am not sure if they are completed... Though I feel the first one is most resolved.

Oil on Paper April 2010

Grandma's House, oil on paper, 16" x 11.5"

Cousin's House, oil on paper, 11.5" x 16"

Leaving, oil on paper, 11.5" x 16"

Draped Room Nap Grandma's, oil on paper, 16" x 11.5"

Road to House, oil on paper, 16" x 11.5"

February 2010, random studies

watercolor and gouache on black paper

watercolor and gouache on paper, 11.5" x 16"

watercolor and ink on paper, 11.5" x 16"

Painting January 2010

Untitled, oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

Painting Fall 2009

Untitled
Oil on canvas. Not sure of the exact dimensions, rolled up somewhere. But about 3 feet by 2.

Older work

Hi.
These are some older works prior to my MFA candidacy at Mills College.

Untitled, oil on canvas, 45 x 60 inches

Untitled, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 inches

Untitled, oil on rice paper

Untitled, oil on rice paper

Untitled, oil on rice paper

Untitled, watercolor