Studio Update: Painting at a new Location

Hey World, this is Angel again, and I've been talking with my studio partner on the new location we've decided to move all of our paintings to. Chester Eastside Ministries is the right place for us, considering the fact that we were not sure on having a clear idea of full studio space. The very beginning of the Fall season, me and my friend Desire have painted our illustrations on plywood, a unique canvas for us, considering the fact that it was very cheap to buy. Chester Eastside Ministries is a church dedicated to missions work, school programs, and other special types of fields that involve a healthy community based lifestyle. The church is run by a close friend by the name of Rev. Bernice Warren, who was gracious enough to let us use a space for our work. I've spent a multitude of hours patiently developing a process for my individual pieces on plywood, mostly just rough sketches and paint studies.

The theme that I seem most strong and comfortable with is black and white paintings that consist of two animals that are having a moment- or conflict with one another. If I'm feeling bold, I would allow myself to use flat color to fit in with my black and white contrast techniques; for example, yellow, sky blue, or a lime green would seem very stark for having contrast on black, versing the white. Before I start picking and starting work I make small paint studies that reflect on how big its gonna be (I usually just randomly start my work like a knuckle head sometimes). But when it all comes down to it, it's just the size of the drawing itself as a thumbnail that's going to determine the painting.

I guess I have been patient these past few weeks because me and my partner haven't really settled and continued our previous projects because of our 9-5 jobs and financial stalls. For the most part, I can't afford to pass up such great work I've stirred up so far:}

Until the next blog ladies and gents....  Laterz!