So, I’m gearing up for about 8 more new pieces for my big feature show at The Hive, in LA.   I’m kinda going through a bit of a block at the moment, but every time I do this, when I come back- I can paint better than ever.

It’s funny because when this happens, I tell myself, “Well, this time is different… I have actually lost my connection to my ability for good.”  And then in the next breath, “But I say this every time, and I always paint better when I get back.”  “But… what if this time is different???”  Haha!  I just need to sit down and draw, really.

Here is my latest piece that I’m working on, titled- Ying Yang Complex.

Ying Yang Complex Underpainting

It’s pretty self-explanatory.  Without Ying, there is no Yang.  Always a constant battle, but always a constant acceptance….

This is just a loose grisaille (black-and-white under-painting that will add tonal effects to the transparent and semi-transparent color layers later).  I’ll lay in a layer of color starting on Monday.

Keep you guys posted!

Best,

J.