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Basically a Phoenix and the type of flower symbolize rebirth. I wanted a positive message for the 9/11 piece, so that seemed like a good way to go. Anyway, I really like how the colored pencil turned out, so that went well.

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Also, sidenote: I'm not really sure what my deal is with hands. I don't really like painting or drawing them, but I keep making them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Maybe I just like that they already have a powerful association already with creating or gestures.

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On the other hand, I have been thinking about this "theory." I really like the idea of giving my altered figures in landscapes and giving them a purpose. So right now I have this "creation theory," like a hand scooping out the earth to create the grand canyon, or a person stirring their hand in the ocean to create a hurricane. Also, I was debating using a mono printing technique to outline the basic elements of the piece and then go in with another material like watercolor or colored pencil; to make the pieces go faster? Anyway thats all I got right now with ideas, but I'm clearly going back and forth.

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Basically I have some elements that I paint a lot apparently: like hands, altered landscapes with figures. But, there is also some techniques that I feel like work really well, like rendered colored pencil. I don't know, I'm just very up in the air if I want to find a concentration theory or like idea or just repeat what I do a thought unconsciously.

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I was interested in taking another approach on animal rights commentary. Instead of putting the deer in a destroyed ecosystem, I wanted to make the comparison of how strange it is for this wild animal to be illuminated by a man made street light. Also, the use of a silhouette makes the deer faceless and more general, for all animals. Anyway, I really like the style and simplicity of the piece.

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I just had this idea of a vast landscape of these field of flowers, and this figure walking through them. I just really like the idea of playing with scale and figures in general to make landscapes more interesting.

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Again another idea of a piece that I've been thinking about for like a year, so I final made it. In this piece I just wanted to take a completely different approach to how I have used oil and compositions in general. I really wanted this very smooth and simple landscape, with this large figure to create some intrigue. Anyway, I like the colors and technique, but I feel like it needs a little more; I'll just continue to debate this.

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I had this idea of a hand holding the moon on a string since last year, but I just never got around to it. I really wanted to utilize this canvas shape and balance of composition. Overall, it is exactly how I pictured it in my head, and the path your eye takes to look at it turned out really well in my opinion. I like the concept a lot of this hand controlling the moon (concentration?).

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This is my take on a cabin in the woods. I wanted to create this completely bizarre color scheme for the elements, so wood became purple and pink, and everything became bold and solid. I really love this piece and will probably consider using this technique in my concentration.

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I was determined to use wood successfully; in the past I have struggled hopelessly, but I feel like this went pretty well. I love the color hues and the gestural marks of the body.

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In this piece I am trying to turn the concept of losing your mind into a more tangible idea. I love the separation and simplicity of the figure, and I feel like the chaotic background really helps emphasize the piece.

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Here I am experimenting with how a man might contain his emotions, hence the zipper. Basically I am referencing who sometimes it might be best to just say nothing. Anyway, I really like the style and scratchboard.

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My inspiration was containing emotions, so I have this very solemn girl dropping this single tear in to a small bottle. I like the angle of the girl, and my blending technique.

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My inspiration for Q-13 does not make a lot of sense. But I ended up interpreting Q-queen and 13-unlucky, hence lava. Then it all kind of culminated in this art history reference melting. I like the composition and my intention, but my watercolor skills will continue to be a work in progress sadly.

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I really wanted to use the awesome tiger I drew at the museum, so I thought I would cut it out and use it in my piece. I ended up making layer after layer of background, like each section is a different sheet. Finally I glossed over it and added the tiger. I wanted to reference deforestation, so I feel like this ferocious animal against this desolate landscape would work.

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Ink on brown paper, oil pastel. (Annie's Secret

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Ink on brown paper, oil pastel. (Annie's Secret

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Basically I was very proud of my sketch from the Botanical Gardens, so I wanted to use it in a piece. Since it is vertical heavy I was thinking of references, and it echoed a spine to me. Then, I came to the conclusion that it could be like a superman reveal style.

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I wanted to use a different material than I normally use, so I thought markers would be good especially because I'm making portraits. Basically there is multiple me's with different expressions, and their all repositioning and controlling my face.

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This piece was definitely a learning experience. I like the color scheme, and the idea. If I did it again definetly would soften some of the areas, but I think the slow is good and I like the separation between the top and bottom. I wanted to get more practice with the figure, and it seems like that was accomplished.

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I wanted to utilize the immensity of the masonite boards, so I thought a large hand would be very effective. Also changing the shading and color scheme many times I finally got the look I wanted. I love the soft shading on the wrist and thumb area. I appreciate the challenge of the non-traditional tools and I feel like it gave me the style I wanted.

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I made this after I discovered how pleasing using yupo is. I like how translucent this on is, and the concept in general.

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This is more of an illustrative style. I like the stylized trees and foreground. Also, I feel like the character walking through the piece worked out nicely.

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I am very pleased with who this turned out. The shading is so smooth, and the more gorey bits are exactly how I imagined. I feel like it was a great use of the cardboard with all the tears.

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Not my favorite technique, but it did the job. I really wanted to capture an X-ray vibe, and i feel like that was achieved.

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Experimenting with watercolor on Yupo. I really wanted to draw this face I had sketched, so this seemed like a good opportunity. I am pleased with the fact that it is not all translucent colors, and I like the style.

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Experimenting with drawing on Yupo. I likes how easily the graphite would apply, and how bold the graphite would be.

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I chose to draw the top of the mountain where there is this small pond. Using white I drew all of the highlights through out the piece. I am pleased with the variation in the pencil marks, and I feel like it does embody the serenity of the Gardens.

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(Film photos with H for grading)

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(Annie's Downstairs Secret)

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non-dominant hand