Paintings in progress + open studios

I have a couple of works in progress: one is a large abstract on paper and the other is a face painting on canvas. Get a preview before they're finished - this Friday night at the Cornelia Arts Building Open Studios. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. However, my studio will be open - drop by and see my studio mate's art:

Eric Weinstein and Jeff Bryner.

Cornelia Arts Building - Studio #201
1800 W. Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657
http://corneliaartsbuilding.com
http://www.facebook.com/CorneliaArtsBuilding

Some studio pics are below...

New iPhone Painting: The Crosswalk

The Crosswalk, digital iphone painting, 2010

This was done from a sketch compiled from a couple photos I took of people in a crosswalk in downtown New York. Part of my new iphone paintings series.

Painting in Progress: Sad Eyed Lady

Sad Eyed Lady, acrylic on canvas, 36x48, 2010 (work in progress)

This painting was started a week ago and still has a ways to go. Need to build up the layers and details of her face some more. The hair needs more depth - like in Botticelli's Birth of Venus.

The working name of it is "Sad Eyed Lady", inspired by Dylan's song Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands from my favorite album of his, Blonde on Blonde.

Overall, I'm happy with the composition but I think it needs more contrast between the face and background. Gotta add in some more highlights and lighter tones to give more three dimensionality to her face.

More to come...

New: Digital iPhone Paintings

I've been experimenting with the Brushes app on the iPhone. Here are my first digital iphone paintings derived from sketches and photographs.

Golden Gate Bridge, digital iphone painting, 2010

Chicago Skyline, digital iphone painting, 2010

Field of Trees, digital iphone painting, 2010

Spider Tree, digital iphone painting, 2010

Two Tanks, digital iphone painting, 2010

New Painting: Green Water Tank

Green Water Tank, acrylic on canvas, 24x24, 2010

This is my most recent finished painting. Part of my city by the lake series. I'm working on some other ones in a similar palate but smaller size.