Windows

I had done a few of these simple sketches with a light watercolor wash for color. This was probably the best one. At the time I thought it was a good idea to add a cup ring to it, I guess to add extra texture and make it 'sloppy'... it didnt work out.

X is for Xenops

The owner of the IncredibleArtist gallery approached a few artists (including me!) about a project being put together by the Palm Springs Unified School District. They were calling artists to help participate in making an exciting, art-driven alphabet to be shown at the schools here in the valley. I joined in and was assigned the letter "X". This was definitely not an easy letter to do as the only words that immediately came to mind were those I remember seeing on alphabet charts: X-ray and Xylophone... blah. Because of this, I had to change it around and teach everyone a new word that starts with "X". I went with Xenops (xerophyte, xiphopagus, and xanthous were just a little too complex for 5-10 year olds). It may seem just like a silly letter, but the seeds have been planted. Maybe some of these children will go on to do great things... and it will all be because they learned a new word for the letter "X".

Death and the Desert

A while back I had to come home during school for a funeral. My art teacher, since I had to miss class, asked if I could paint something while home to make up for it. Im sure he was expecting something more along the lines of a desert sunset or landscape with pastel colors, but I wasnt in the mood (nor have I ever been) so I painted this instead...