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Holy Grails

Holy Grails. Gelly Roll Metallic and Stardust pens on Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Tiles. Laser-cut plexiglass frame with aluminum anchors.  6" x 6"
Holy Grails. Gelly Roll Metallic and Stardust pens on Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Tiles. Laser-cut clear plexiglass frame with aluminum anchors. 6″ x 6″ SOLD

I was pleasantly surprised with how well this piece came out, given that symmetry isn’t typically my strongest suit. One thing that’s not readily apparent in the picture is the reflectivity of the Gelly Roll Stardust ink, which flickers like glitter as the viewer moves from one perspective to another. The subject matter was inspired by the aptly named Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, which happened to be on TV recently. (Note that this isn’t the carpenter’s cup. Heh.)

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Interference Pattern

Interference Pattern. Gelly Roll Stardust, Glaze, and Metallic pens on Strathmore Postcard paper. Laser-cut acrylic frame with aluminum anchors. 4
Interference Pattern. Gelly Roll Stardust, Glaze, and Metallic pens on Strathmore Postcard paper. Acrylic frame with aluminum post mounts. 5″ x 7″ framed. NFS

This is one of my older pieces, but it’s still one of my favorites. I’m very pleased with how the color balance came out, and the dark blue curves from the Glaze pen really set off the shapes made with Metallic and Stardust beautifully. It was a lot of work, but well worth the effort.

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Squares and Strange Places

Squares and Strange Places. Micron pens on Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol paper. 12
Squares and Strange Places. Micron pens on Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol paper. 12″ x 12″ unframed. NFS

 I really enjoyed working on this piece, and I’m satisfied with how it came out. I incorporated some tesselations around a square theme, and also referenced the terrible slaughter of Cecil the lion, shown here strolling across the grasslands of Zimbabwe. I added a few more details and nuances than usual, while trying not to make it look too dense, and I think I succeeded.