SnapShot

Acrylic on canvas.

60"x 20"

October, 2009

SnapShot is a still life painting of my personal collection of cameras. I chose these cameras to show the progression of photographic technology over time. I also challenged myself in not allowing the use of black paint. Because the subject matter is mostly black and gray I used various colors and their compliments to create a larger variety of value without using black itself. I was very satisfied with the result of this piece. This piece was shown in my first gallery appearance at RCAD in Crossley Gallery October 16, 2009.

Fruit Still Life

Acrylic on canvas

16" x 20"

09/16/09

I was more excited to paint this piece. In the paper one I hated the objects I was painting and it showed in my work. This subject matter was much more appealing to me and allowed me to work with a number of colors rather than a monochromatic piece would. Although not perfect, I think this piece is successful in showing what I was painting and that I enjoyed doing through how I was painting.

Paper Still Life

Acrylic on paper

15" x 22"

09/09/09

Monochromatic still life from painting 1.

I really did not enjoy painting this piece, and I think it shows. For me, I need to really stoked about the subject to make it come out the way I want it too and the way it should. So, maybe next time :]