Growing Up with my Art

C.Dogg; Ocean City, NJ

Start with the Familiar
I'm finding that as I mature as an artist, my work naturally matures with me. Its important to work with the things you are 'familiar' with or things that you love and know inside and out. That's why last night I made a list of my favorite things and the people who inspire me on a day to day basis. It helps remind me of my starting point as well as where I need to take my art work. I also believe that when I am working with subject matters that are important to me, my work will eventually sore to knew heights. The things that I love give me a wide range, which in the end make my possibilities endless. The time to explore my creative boundries has already begun.

I have finally stopped doing what everyone expects out of me. It was a really hard habit to break. Almost everyone does it. But Im taking my chances... I think that only those who take their chances will aspire.

I am a successful artist...

Love what you do

I took this picture on the Appilation Trail in

North Jersey/Warwick, NY area.

I did not carve my initails in the heart...

They were already there.

It was Perfect!

My Favorite Things:
happiness, making art, seeing art, traveling, culture, traditions, deer, reading, birds, nature, winter, natural colors (blk, wht, & green too), fishbones, ladybugs, wood patterns, overworked lines, black ink, fabric, skecthing, weather, clouds, storms, raindrops, freckles, snowflakes, snowmen, pirates, witches, ice, ski racing, mushrooms, pumpkins, money, anything irish, books, antlers, snowy mountain tops, owl eyes, deck of cards, mother eARTh, grandmother willow (willowtrees), eyelashes, running mascara, stitches, chandeliers, aurora borealis (nothern lights), blk/wht stripes, blind folds, x-mas lights, crowns, music playlists, the clutter cave & the sleeping station, halloween, st. patricks day, nightmare before christmas, alice in wonderland, fresh moss, feathers, paint, lino cutting, polaroids, ocean waves, umbrellas, ireland, spain, itlay, new zeland, croatia, cambodia/thailand, working out, sushi, ring-tailed lemurs, melting, the moon & stars.

Those Who Inspire Me:
My Family & Friends, Chris Rowen, Cody, Tim Burton, Audrey Kawasaki, Eric Abel, Camielle Rose Garcia, Greg 'craola' Simkins, Stella Im Hultberg, Brandi Milne, Sylvia Ji, Tiffany Bozic, Andy Kehoe, Steph Harvey & Marcus.

Pushing the Limits

Movement(s) in the Making
Once abstraction was at its peak, art teachers, art students, and artists feared that there was "no where else to go with art" and that "everything was already done before". But Id really like THEM to define EVERYTHING... They thought that all major art movements were over and that there wouldnt be much to expand from.

However, now is the best and PERFECT time to challange artists around the world. Emerging artists can finally step through the open door and take art to the newest and highest levels which have ever been seen or produced, both visually and conceptually!

My techniques are still a work in progress, but I have found that I have come a long, long way since I have graduated from college. Im so excited to be a part of this new art scene and working towards something thats bigger than what everyone expected.

Its truly an exciting time to be an artist!

Putting it all Together

This is of my initial sketch on the canvas/board.

I really love watching my illustrations come to life!

"Her Mountain Top Kingdom"
This is the finished product of the first picture during my show!

It is the most detailed of all the paintings at my show.

"A Lofty Tree with all her Life's Burdens"

This was a favorite by the viewers

My origami crane sculpture.

This peice had over 175 black & white origami cranes which were suspended

and floating from a huge moon and star shaped candle holder.

Me kissing my creation!

My guest book with more origami.

I couldnt have asked for a better turn out to my

first solo art show outside of school!!

It was excellent! ^.^

My Show Card Picture.

Better Posted Late than Never...
Since I was way too busy and wasnt able to post anything right before or after my show, I figured I would do it now. Those are only a few of my pictures from both before and during the show. I was really greatful to have such a huge turn out from family and friends! I even sold 2 of my smaller paintings! I plan on getting a show or two for the new year.