Gawker Artists

I found this web site akin to some of the artistic work I do sometimes with photographs - rebuild something totally different from the actual photo but not losing the character of the original picture. Using this technique can be fun and so creative, though provoking and a beautiful piece of work. Artists are welcome to submit an application to become a part of this site. Specifications are noted as well.

Julian Beever

Actual footage of Julian Beever creating the Fountain of Youth - Chalk Drawing...AMAZING.

and here is Julian's web site

My Blue Period

Graphic "5x7" - You have seen my GREEN PERIOD so welcome to my BLUE PERIOD - my eras. I do have my moments.

DECK CHAIRS

Graphic "4x5" - At a small theater at Belmont University in 2001,a friend of mine, Ashley, was lead in the play, Deck Chairs. She gave a superb performance. The entire play only consisted of her and another female character. Both were excellent. This is a little graphic I made of Ashley as she was holding a small pooch in her arms.

PRINTS

PRINTS - Graphic "8x8" - Appears someone finished a quilt and left handprints - maybe by accident and yet maybe for a reason.

Girls Night Out - Anonymously

The perfect way to hang out every now and then with your best friends Anonymously. This is a drawing taken from an actual photo of some friends out on the town having a girls' night out back in 2001! I removed some of the other items on the table.Those were the days!

You gotta admit - THIS DOES LOOK LIKE ME

I did not plan it, but I was amazed that this looked so much like me. Just thought I would share this little tidbit with ya~.

Cheesecake Factory

A drawing of me and the photographer upon a visit to the "Cheesecake Factory." We had the TROUT. I won't tell you who drew this...Art is Art and it is what it is, right?

MY BRUSH

MY BRUSH (Thumbnail) - Graphic 8" x 12" - Well, it's not a real brush but it has some K<><>L colors so I wish that it was - then I would paint YOU.

ETCHINGS of my mind...

ETCHINGS (Thumbnail) - SCRATCH BOARD W/GOLD FILL 12" x 7" - Just the simple etchings of my mind one stressful day searching for my calmness.

BURST OF SUMMER

BURST OF SUMMER (Thumbnail) -
MIXED MEDIA 9" x 12"

INFLATION AND DEFLATION

GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL DRAWINGS (Thumbnails)- 5 x 7"

TOON II

A CHAT WITH FRIENDS (Thumbnail)
Mixed Media Graphic 5" x 7"
Friends come in many shapes, sizes, different backgrounds,proximities and EVEN TOONS. This is a ticket counter for entrance into a theater. Of course, it is apparent the sailor is trying to get his groove on...AND there I stand...CRAMPING his style. Another wax display at the Naval museum in Pensacola.

TOON TIME -

A TIME TO READ (Thumbnail) - Graphic 5" x 7" -
Upon my visit to the Naval museum in Pensacola returning from a trip to Perdido Key, I found these interesting wax displays. Because of my sense of the ridiculous sometimes thought I would share it. Don't you just hate it when A TOON peers over your shoulder.

UNENDING THOUGHTS

UNENDING THOUGHTS (Thumbnail) - GRAPHIC "11" x 12" - I think too much. I think about everything in this life and try to imagine things beyond. I remember the first time I got on the internet, listening to my high school teacher explain to me that I would do better with a career involving my hands and being so perplexed, not understanding abandonment, so curious as to the differences in appearances of individuals, hair texture, thought patterns, the nature of things, why are we here?, where does it end?...I think too much...I know.

UNTITLED 2

UNTITLED 2 (Thumbnail) - PENCIL/COLORED PENCIL - 5' X 7"

WE THREE FRIENDS

WE THREE FRIENDS (Thumbnail) - GRAPHIC 9" x 12" - There comes times in your life where you honestly do meet GOOD people who will always stay a part of your soul no matter what....I say if you can keep ONE good friend, you are so BLESSED and if you can keep TWO, you are SINCERELY BLESSED. (Note: The RED dot respresents the PULSE of the connection)

"SIMPLE G"

"SIMPLE G" (Thumbnail) - PENCIL 5" X 7" - Simple G = Simple Green with a touch of yellow...makes me SMILE. YOU? Or does it make you jealous and envious?

HATS

HATS (Thumbnail) -PENCIL/WATERCOLOR - 8" X 11" - HATS can define an individual, create a mystique, an air of sophistication, an aloofness - a hat can be K<><>L.

HANNUKAH

HANNUKAH (Thumbnail) - WATERCOLOR " 5" x 7" - Postcard

Holidays are continuously filled with so many vibrant and eclectic colors running into each other and often creating a HODGE PODGE...but the simple colors of Hannukah...speak so reverently and so softly.

A WOMAN IN HIDING

WOMAN IN HIDING (Thumbnail) - Graphic 9" x 12" - She is always hiding, protecting, staying safe and yet observing, idealizing, signifying and telling the truth as only she knows.

PINK IS PINK IS PINK

PINK IS PINK (Thumbnail) - WATERCOLOR 9" x 12" - I was in a six week art class back in 1998 and was doodling around with this little flower. The instructor was an awesome female and so personable with the class. It was so easy to like her. After 3 weeks in the class, she went on a trip in California with some other art students, loss her footing while crossing a stream...and died...It devastated the entire class including me...I withdrew....she had a greater effect on me than I had realized....

HER

HER - GRAPHIC 5" x 7" - She is noted for her HAT, her attitude and her style with black skin that glistens in the sun. She is an independent lady, strong, savvy, sensitive and emotional to fair play and "doing the right thing." Many attributes does she behold and an undying desire for PEACE somewhere in this life. Tenacity and persistence are key companions along with a kind heart and soothing presence. This is "HER."

SOMETIMES...U....

SOMETIMES U...We all have to take that stroll with ourselves, a mental health moment to dwelve into purpose and meaning but most of all perspective.

GATHERING WATER

GATHERING WATER
GRAPHIC 11" x 17"
The mind of a child and all the gears that constantly whirl - imagination and curiosity - always asking "WHY NOT?" So, yes, I can GATHER/CATCH some water...in a net??

GREEN PERIOD

GREEN PERIOD - GRAPHIC 5' x 7" - Let's call this MY "GREEN PERIOD"....

UNTITLED ..THUS FAR

UNTITLED..THUS FAR (Thumbnail) - WATERCOLOR 11" x 16" - Sometimes colors just blend together and create a warmth, emiting a good feeling - like a wonderful hug from a special person or a delicate kiss.

MAXING AND RELAXING

MY SHADOW (Thumbnail) - GRAPHIC 9" X 12" - Perdido Beach in 2004.

MAXING AND RELAXING (Thumbnail) - COLORED PENCIL 9" X 12" I enjoy drawing forms sitting and laying - provides ample room for detail. The human body is such a perfect structure! I reworked this piece and labeled it "Untitled." I entered it into an art show entitled "Where does it hurt?". To make the drawing in line with the theme, I did weave some gold thread through the piece giving the effect of injury. I use gold thread often in various art pieces.

A HUMBLE ATTEMPT - THE MASTER AND THE STUDENT

A HUMBLE ATTEMPT - THE MASTER AND THE STUDENT - PENCIL 16" x 20" - This is my humblest attempt at a BASIC replication to the original drawing by one of the greatest masters - Leonardo Da Vinci- This is a link to the original drawing done by Leonardo - Neptune and Sea Horses.

SPIRITS IN JOURNEY

SPIRITS IN JOURNEY - Watercolor 9" x 12" - The waterways of Thailand and the spirits who travel the same routes each day as part of the daily living and existence.