A bicycle, blue coat, and some dead chickens

This painting I made last year in 2011 of an image from one of my junk slides transcribed onto canvas. A Chinese market scene where a man in a blue coat is purchasing produce with dead chickens on the back of his bicycle. Intriguing photo and composition but still remained/considered junk from the photographer. This is the one I will be showcasing to my group show in New York on June 7th of 2012. I am excited about this inaugural event in New York as this is going to eventually/hopefully open some doors for me. Hope to see you there....

A new piece I made for the NYC show in May. Im still 50/50 on this for some reason.....

Step 2

never before have I ever exposed on how my art is done. This is a glimpse of the "behind the curtain" on how my art gets it effect. Painted in sections sometimes starting on subjects then pushing the dimensions back as I end with the background last. this causes a very very slight discourse but can barely be noticed. A vibrating effect but still composed as I have discovered by accident.

Step 1

I have been working on some pieces for my first upcoming group art show in New York on May 31st. Sketches of people seem to be the most compelling pieces for me. Its the story and narrative that gets me inspired along with facial composition.

New Studio

Welcome to my new studio! After working at home for almost 7 years, I have moved to another art studio closer to my work in SOMA. Its a new chapter in my art career and hopefully Ill be able to produce some new and invigorating work. I moved in at the beginning of March so it doesn't seem like much yet but am already making some new pieces after a long hiatus while I have been raising my lovely, energetic, and funny daughter Setina.