Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Manet was pivotal in the evolution of art. He was the initiator of modern art because he rejected what had been done in art and stood apart from his piers. He did not cater his art to any particular group and apposed authority. I think he wanted the world to know that even though they had this new leisure time and new technologies, humanity had not changed.

Saturday, November 5, 2011. Friday, November 4, 2011. Represents the ice cream cone scoops that are removed from your brain every time you take ecstasy. Friday, October 28, 2011. Sunday, October 23, 2011. Friday, October 21, 2011. American Flag Series - Intro. A self-portrait from my disc golf phase. One of my many self-portraits. This one includes images from the place I was born and raised, and images of the other place I lived.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. For my series of three project, I would like to do three surrealistic photomontages. The three photomontages would be connected by using the same sort of textures and places in the pictures. I would like to do three photomontages similar to the one that I have already done in this class. Thursday, November 19, 2009. Girl with a Pearl Earring. Master study done in photoshop. Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. For my final, i plan to make advertisements for coffee. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Gelatin silver print, 1944. Thursday, October 22, 2009. Thursday, October 15, 2009. Thursday, October 8, 2009. Swans floating in a wide open waterhole, reflecting as elephants s.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Here is the start of my over painting of my cousin Grace. It still needs some more shadows and lines but here is the rough idea. I thought about doing different sunsets or maybe layering them into a collage, but I want to mainly deal with fields or open landscapes. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Artemesia Gentileschi Self Portrait as a Martyr. Thursday, October 22, 2009. Thursday, October 15, 2009.

Thursday, October 29, 2009. Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Only the ones closest to you. I think the lack of detail in the back works because it creates a stronger depth of field. Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Thursday, October 29, 2009. Tuesday, October 6, 2009. The subject matter I chose is a Catholic church. I chose this church because I really liked the dramatic architecture and I thought it would be good subject matter for this project. I took these photos in the early afternoon during an overcast day, which provided some really good lighting. This church is very tall and narrow and I wanted to capture that. Thursday, September 24, 2009. Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

I just graduated with a BA in Fine Arts and an AS in Commercial Art. I currently have my work displayed at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen, SD. I am single with three children and one fantastic grandson. I hope that everyone who reads my blog enjoys the stories. Sunday, December 6, 2009. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. This painting is from Francisco de Goya. I really enjoyed doing this and feel it turned out pretty well. Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. This is my idea for the final series of 3 photos. The theme will be Washington monuments with different effects to each photo. Maybe, maybe not, if I can make them cohesive and come up with a defense of why I am doing them and what they all mean and what am I trying to say? This is my first digital rainforest painting. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. I think my dog is naughtier too! Thursday, October 22, 2009. This time the words came easily to.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. My idea for my final project is a series of advertisement posters for Stock Car Racing. I will use photos from my trip to the Iowa Speedway and photos of my collection of NASCAR memorabilia. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Who Ya Gonna Call! Tuesday, October 13, 2009.