Basquiat

NYC Metro Card Basquiat No. 1
2" x 3x25" oil on Metro Card 

Available here.

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Dreadnought - Dread Knot - Dreadlock

Dreadnought: a type of battleship armed with heavy-caliber guns in turrets: so called from the British battleship Dreadnought, launched in 1906, the first of its type.

Yep, that pretty much sums him up.

Dreadnought - Dread Knot  - Dreadlock 
9”x12” charcoal on paper
Prints available here.

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Gem Spa

The venerable East Village institution, Gem Spa, located on the corner of St. Mark's Place and 2ND Avenue, painted on the surface of a NYC Metro Card.

Metro Card Gem Spa No. 1
2" x 3.25 " oil on Metro Card (plastic)

Available here.

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Orange is The New Black is The New Art Opportunity

One of my paintings appeared on the set of the final season of Orange Is The New Black.

In the 4th episode of the season, Gloria's final flashback finds her speaking on the phone with one of the daughters she left behind in Puerto Rico after having left for the United States many years ago.

If you don't blink, you can catch a glimpse of this watercolor on the rear wall of the set!

Thank you again, #ladyprisonproductions !

Bromeliad No. 1 

12" x 15" watercolor and charcoal on paper

Print available here.

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Engagement At Haystack Rock

I recently received a wonderful request: to commemorate a memorable moment for a couple, which would be given as a birthday gift. I've no familiarity with this spectacular scene, "Haystack Rock" in Cannon Beach, Oregon, but I learned quickly!
The request was to create a painting in the style of my pen and ink renditions of many New York City scenes - Brooklyn Bridge, Guggenheim, CBGB's, Central Park Vendor, Chrysler Building.

My customer was pleased and sent me this photo of the framed painting - thank you!

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Inspired Inspiration

         

These two MetroCard paintings served as inspiration for two commissioned pieces -- same subject, but on larger 8"x10" cradled wood panels. Success!

First steps of the pigeon...

Decided to make it a bit larger on the 8"x10" panel.

Gleam in his eye.

Coffee cup  - it's our pleasure to serve you!

Finals.

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A Fresh Batch of Metro Card Paintings

Taxi No. 21
2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card

Brooklyn Bridge No. 15

2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card

Brooklyn Bridge No. 14
2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card 

Bagel No. 23
 2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card

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Sketchbook Selects - Pushing Paint

"Pushing Paint"
9"x 12"  acrylic on paper 2018

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Selfie

Self Portrait Acrylic No. 2 

9" x 12" Acrylic and graphite on paper

2018

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Eyes Forever

Acrylic Eye Study No. 12

Acrylic Eye Study No. 9

Acrylic Eye Study No. 10

Acrylic Eye Study No. 11

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Kiss Me?

Mouth Study No. 1
Graphite on paper, approx. 3" x 4" 2018
Original drawing from my sketchbook available here.

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Jamaica 2018

Some graphite and pen-and-ink sketches of foliage on the beach of Negril, Jamaica.

Jamaica Beach Fronds No. 1

Graphite and chalk on Canson mixed-media paper 9" x 12"
Original drawing available for purchase here.

Jamaica Beach Fronds No. 2

Pen and ink on Canson mixed-media paper 9" x 12"
Original drawing available for purchase here.

Jamaica Beach Fronds No. 3

Graphite on Canson mixed-media paper 9" x 12"
Original drawing available for purchase here.

Jamaica Beach Fronds No. 4

Pen and ink on Canson mixed-media paper 9" x 12"
Original drawing available for purchase here.

Jamaica Beach Fronds No. 5

Pen and ink on Canson mixed-media paper 9" x 12"
Original drawing available for purchase here.

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More Eyes, More Prize 2

Acrylic Eye Study No. 3
Original Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 2
Original Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 1
Original Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 1, 2 and 3

Original Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

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More Eyes, More Prize

Acrylic Eye Study No. 6
Sketchbook sheet page available here.

Acrylic Eye Study No.7

Sketchbook sheet page available here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 6 and No. 7

Sketchbook sheet page available here.

Acrylic Eye Study No 4 and No. 5

Sketchbook sheet page available here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 4

Sketchbook sheet page available here.

Acrylic Eye Study No. 5

Sketchbook sheet page available here.

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Eyes on the Prize

Eye Study Graphite No. 1
Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

Eye Study Graphite No. 2
Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

Eye Study Graphite No. 3.
Sketchbook page available for purchase here.

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Empire State of Mind Across The Pond

A huge thank you to Pamela M. for these wonderful photos. After purchasing these Metro Card paintings, she had them professionally framed to give as gifts to a family member in the U.K.; I think they look beautiful!

Empire State Building No. 29
2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card

Empire State Building No. 27
2.5" x 3" oil on Metro Card

More Metro Card paintings are available here.

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Super Nova

Bagel No. 17
2.5" x 3" oil on #metrocard

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