Summer In Media Res

Right in the middle of summer in California, I'm breathing in more pastel dust from what my easel has been catching.  I've been busy getting some art out there, and so the very sparse updates on my own website.  But I have been working on making sure that what I put out there will be what I will be proud of sharing.

You may have noticed several updates, like finally adding a portfolio to my site.  I am excited to finally have pieces that I am proud to show in my portfolio.  And these are the pieces that have been keeping me very busy since the last time I've updated.  

At the moment, I am in the middle of a new piece that I hope to share soon.  In the meantime though, I have brought back the Beach Sharpie drawings in memories of a cooler time at the beach.  

Have a great life, everyone!  I am excited to be sharing much more soon.

Keep busy staying dizzy!

Too Busy Staying Dizzy (and Tumbling on the Freeway)

Hello World!  How've you guys been?

It's been almost a year since I've last updated, despite resolving to keep a schedule on doing so.  And in the span of the year that I've been away, I've gone on two major motorcycle trips to Washington State and to Joshua Tree, finished a handful of portraits, got a new motorcycle, got into a motorcycle accident, and going through recovery from said accident.  Been keeping busy and now I'm so dizzy.  I thought it was about time I come back to catch up with everyone.

Just because I'm off getting dizzy with everything, doesn't mean that you guys need to go through the same thing.  So down below I've added some of the highlights of the past year with portraits and motorcycles.  They're mostly videos

Teal Monster Portraits

I've finally created a playlist of all the portraits I've done in pastel.  Follow the link and enjoy!  

Teal Monster Portraits in Pastel

I'll also be updating the Portraits section with all the portraits from the past year.

Then, you might be curious about the accident I mentioned early on.  Don't fret, because I had the opportunity (?) to catch it all on video.  Brace yourself.  I've gotten feedback from people that know me personally, who told me it's hard for them to watch.

Still Keeping Busy Staying Dizzy

Even with all that's been going on with the past year, I'd say I've been generally well.  Currently in recovery mode after the accident, otherwise keeping busy with the portraits and still having adventures.  I'm hoping to get back on the bike soon.

Thank you for taking the time to check out what the Teal Monster has been up to.  I'm glad to be back and hopefully will not be away again from this blog for too long.  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Alicia Keys in pastel

Alicia Keys was one of my favorite artists growing up.  I always enjoyed her piano playing combined with her soulful singing.  I drew her years ago in charcoal when I was much younger.  So, it was exciting for me to go back to doing a portrait of her in Soft Pastel, a medium that I never expected myself to enjoy using so much.  

I hope you guys enjoy!

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!