Anus 2

Posted on May 28, 2013 by asapala

Good evening friends!

I have put the finishing touches on my latest painting “Anus 2.” This painting was made over the surface of “Rejected Love.” It didn’t feel right continuing forward with a project I no longer cared for. I’m not a quitter, and I try to never abandon a painting -but this scenario called for action! Instead I jumped at the opportunity to create a wonderful/ realistically-textured anus painting. When the piece is placed in a gallery there will be a sign saying “Please touch my anus, but be gentle.” With this painting I tried to explore different textures and surface effects; I wanted to build a painting that draws the viewer in. Most of the painting was made with a palette knife except for the final stages in which I used both flats and filberts to glaze colors. The dimensions are 36 x 36 inches, acrylic on canvas. Have a lovely night!

-AJS

: Sculpting pastes over orange background

: More paste but with a maroon touch

: More pink and more sculpting paste, I used a palette knife to pull the paint into the shape I desired

: Coated black over the finalized piece

: Glazed: oranges, burnt sienna, red wine, and yellow ochre

The Hog Emblem ideas

Posted on May 21, 2013 by asapala

Hello everyone!

Here are some ideas for emblems designed for The Hog. Business cards and stickers.

-AJS

NEW PAINTINGS! DEAD APACHE BEING SCALPED AND THE HOG BANNER 2

Posted on May 17, 2013 by asapala

Hello folks!

I apologize for the long delay with posting Dead Apache being Scalped and other recent works, however I have fixed my website -and can now push images forward, also within this post is the finished 2nd Hog Banner. The Hog banner 2 was created in tandem with my very special friend Mr. Blake A. Chamness. Dead Apache being Scalped dimensions are 36 x 48 inches, oil on linen. The Hog banner 2 was made with acrylic and oil paints, the dimensions are 98 x 68 inches. 2013. Love you and enjoy!

-AJS

: Final Hog Banner 2 with color glazes

: Finished Dead Apache being Scalped

: Final black and white

: Pushing lights and darks

: Blocking in the shapes

: Payne’s Grey wash

: Small beginnings

: Pencil preliminary sketch

Anus Painting 1

Posted on April 23, 2013 by asapala

Here is the 1st piece in a series of anus-related artworks I am developing. Please enjoy!
-AJS

Painting for a Pirate!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by asapala

Hello!

This is a plaque that I fixed up for The Evolution Store. The plaque is made of resin and the skull was created with a combination of acrylics and oil paints. The piece will be available for purchase at The Evolution Store, NYC. Perfect for your floating fortress galleon!

-AJS

The plaque in disrepair.

Acrylic touch-ups and flat black coating.

Mapping out basic shapes for skull.

Refining the beast.

Finished grey scale skull.

Finished piece.

Glazed with golden greens and yellow ochre.

Hard Grind

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asapala

Hey GANG!

These are updated versions of the paintings I have been working on. Have a beautiful night!

-AJS

Pulled new colors out.

Glazed yellows and background.

Pushed darks, cloth textures, and backgrounds.

Blood work.

Late March painting updates

Posted on March 31, 2013 by asapala

Hello folks!

Here are some updated pictures of the two paintings I’ve been working on: Dead Apache being Scalped, and Rejected Love. I have also included some other photos of works in progress. Have a lovely night!

-AJS

2nd Banner for The Hog, 96 x 72 inches.

Pre-airbrushed Smush sets.

Rejected Love, moving along.

Pushing darks on Dead Apache being Scalped.

March painting updates

Posted on March 20, 2013 by asapala

Hello folks, it has been too long!

I apologize for the delayed report. Here are some process shots of two paintings I have been working on. Rejected Love, and Dead Apache being Scalped. Slowly but surely. It has been getting warmer in New York City and I am hoping for a smooth transition into Spring. May your days be merry and I send my love to you.

-AJS

2nd day of work.

3rd day of work.

2nd day of work.

3rd day of work.

4th day of work.

The Hog

Posted on February 11, 2013 by asapala

Good day friends! Here are two pieces that I created for my band The Hog. The first is a banner painted in acrylic and the dimensions are 72 x 36 inches. The second is a pencil rendering on bristol paper measuring 12 x 14 inches. I am also including within this post two new paintings (early stages). Have a lovely week!

-AJS

: The Hog Banner 1

: The Hog National Underground 1

: Rejected love 1st draft

: Dead Apache being scalped early draft

Finished casting of SMUSH sculpture

Posted on January 15, 2013 by asapala

Hello folks! Here are the process shots of my mold making for the sculpture SMUSH. The top piece was created using super sculpey and I used both Smooth On’s Dragon skin and Plasti-paste to make reproductions. This time around however I had to build a three piece support shell so that the silicone could fit and be taken apart with ease. I also used a sulphur-free clay to build shims for the support shell process. Check it out!

-AJS