Objective Conceptualism, Open studios, Root 222 Crew

A lot has happened to me since the last update on here- I’ve done a lot more work, but don’t have good quality (or even decent quality) pics to show what I’ve done yet. I was able to salvage one picture of a somewhat recent anatomy drawing…

These anatomical sketches are interesting, it’s a very fine line between drawing the model in front of you objectively and then conceptually placing in the muscles. No matter how good you are at it, it won’t be perfect. So you end up with a perceptively objective shell encasing highly conceptual forms. Sort of forcing a gray area on what is usually black or white. Somewhat interesting. Either way, I’m learning tons from my anatomy class.

I’ve been drawing a surprising amount of knees lately, and the muscles of the forearm. I’ve also been hard at work on my project for my composition and design II class. I’m going to be able to finish the first piece (of three) tonight, so I should have something to post sooner rather than later. I promise I’m keeping myself quite busy.

More and more I’m finding the links between a physical drawing/painting/sculpture and “life”. Although, if you look for something long enough, you’ll find it one way or another.

Everybody should come to the open studio night at the Academy- The whole school will be opened up for the public, and you can get a first hand look inside the studios of all the students. This is an amazing opportunity because for the MFA Diploma show, it’s my understanding you’ll only be able to see one or two pieces from the graduating students. If you come on Friday, you’ll see everything they have.
New York Academy of Art -
Friday, April 29 · 5:00pm – 9:00pm
111 Franklin St.
New York, NY

Also- some awesome news for Art fans, the Root 222 Crew has started a blog! Root 222 is made up of three awesome painters that somehow can all work together on one work of art. The result transcends what any one person could ever achieve alone. What they’re able to accomplish is truly astounding and incredibly rare in the world. Check them out, and make sure to keep checking them as their blog grows.
http://root222.blogspot.com/

More to come soon…

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