Sunday, December 23, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Well, school's been out, and Christmas is coming up.
I have been working on a large painting I started this past semester, and began couple smaller paintings, but I seem to not be getting as much done with this whole "winter break" that makes me be lazy...So This week, I don't really have anything to post art related...BUT, I have been playing guitar a little more  which I think is a good thing :)

Alright, I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Painting in Progress

So, here is the IN-PROGRESS photo of a painting that I started during the semester.

I am hoping to get this 72" x 65" painting done before next semester...we'll see how it turns out.

Title: Q.E.D - I Don't Get It



Sunday, December 9, 2012

It's break time!!

So, this was the last work I finished before the semester ended.
For now, I'm working on a 72" x 65" painting that I started during the semester, and hopefully, I'll have it done before the new semester begins in January.


Meaning of History
Oil on panel
32" x 44.5"

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Almost the End!

Well, I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!
Since I'm not from the U.S., I'm not as enthusiastic about the holiday as others, but I went "home" (as in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan) and had a nice time relaxing. I did have to do some homework for the upcoming final weeks of school, but I think I'm almost ready to be done.

Right now, I'm just thinking of new ideas for some paintings to start over winter break, and probably get some panels ready. Hopefully, I can have a fairly productive winter break.


Sunday, November 18, 2012

Well...

So, as I approach my mid-program review for my MFA, I'm thinking about where I am right now.
I have gotten better since I started, but I have a looong way to go. I need to keep painting and painting so I can actually be happy with the works I'll have for my thesis show. Hopefully, I'll get there eventually.

But for now, this is where I am.

Value of Knowledge
30" x 48"
Oil on Panel
2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Kendall MFA Candidate's Exibition

This past Saturday, November 10th, was the reception for the 2012 Fine Art Graduate Exhibition at DeVos Place Skywalk in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The show includes works by current MFA students and recent graduate from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris States University. The exhibition stays up until January of 2013, so if anyone is around in Grand Rapids area, drop by and check out some awesome works!


Thursday, November 8, 2012

Almost the End of the Semester

The end of the semester is drawing nearer, and this week and next week seems to be time everything happens. So I have been trying to get things done, I am also feeling a little under the weather, which isn't helping. So This week, I'm only updating what's new with my life instead of my artwork.

I went to my former professor's reception for a solo exhibit she had, and it was a great series of work.
She doesn't have her newest on the website, but the work she has is still amazing. I don't know exactly what it is, but I feel a connection between my work (or where I want my work to be), and hopefully, by the time I receive my MFA, I can be closer to creating works of art at her level that's still unique to me...

www.goldenapplestudio.com

Friday, October 26, 2012

Persistence of Metaphysical Existence

A new painting I finished. It deals with the effect of time in retaining our ideals.

Persistence of Metaphysical Existence
33" x 24"
Oil on Panel
2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Getting it off the Ground

So, I have started this blog. My goal is to update it at least once a fortnight, showing update on my recent works. Eventually, if/when my life gets interesting, I may post non-art related events here. We'll see where things go.

Some of my recent works

いただきます - Thank You for the Life
31" x 41.5"
Oil on Panel
Fall 2012

竜頭蛇尾 - The Cause and the Solution
2 Paintings of 65" x 40"
Oil on Canvas
Summer 2012

The Guide and the Guided (In the Eyes of the Guardian)
46" x 34.5"
Oil on Panel
Spring 2012

When the Caged Bird Sings No More
60" x 53"
Oil on Canvas
Spring 2012

Holiday Break 2011 - 2012

Portraits of Expectations
2 Panels of 34" x 24"