Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Way back in high school

Rachel I, 22 x 30 watercolor on paper
(c)2000 Josh McCallister
I used to paint all kinds of pictures from magazines. Working in watercolor didn't allow for a lot of working from life - not for the subjects that interested me. So I used magazine photos.
One of the last things I did in high school was a painting where I slapped one image in monochrome right over the top of another painting on the same paper. Then I added another painting right on top of that one. I rubbed a little paint out of one image to make another a little more readable. I really liked the look, and started to do this sort of image as I went for more conceptual work.
This painting was done in college - toward the end of my undergrad work. Images combined in a collage-like way to evoke some thoughts and associations...

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Number one

As I begin, a note:
This is a page where I will try to refrain from journaling about my latest ideas. I'm going to try and post paintings, drawings, and whatever artwork I am working on. This is (hopefully) going to keep me working and keep you current on what things I'm making - and perhaps I'll include why.
I'd like your feedback.
Peace

Friday, January 1, 2010

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