This artwork is entitled “Spectrum”. The 9″x12″ artwork was created in 2011 with markers, pens, watercolors, paint pens, crayons, and acrylics. The abstract artwork consists of a spectrum of non-traditional colors, textures, and mediums drawn vertically on the paper. A pen was then used to draw closed eyes, a nose, and a mouth over the spectrum.

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This is an abstract drawing and painting of a face. The 9″x12″ abstract art was created in 2011 with a variety of mediums, including paint pens, colored pencils, crayons, watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, markers, pens, and gouache. Expressive application of vibrant colors, meandering lines, and layered white space mix to create a determined facial expression forming on the paper.

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The following artworks are drawings and paintings of abstract demon faces. The expressive demons were created in 2010 on a variety of papers and sizes with a variety of mediums, including pens, watercolors, paint pens, oil pastels, acrylic paints, markers, crayons, and colored pencils.

I think the creative development process is interesting. I feel as though the faces want to see me seeing them, like I am a witness to their turmoil and struggle for peace.

Demon 01
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 02
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 03
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 04
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 05
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 06
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

Demon 07
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
11″x14″

Demon 08
Abstract Demon Faces – Series 1
9″x12″

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“Newborn Mother” is a 9″x12″ drawing of a newborn baby and mother. The artwork was created with pens, markers, watercolors, and acrylic paint.

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“Exhuastion” is a 9″x12″ drawing of a newborn baby in a hospital. The artwork was created with markers, oil pastels, and acrylic paint.

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“First Hurt” is a 9″x12″ drawing of a crying baby being born. The artwork was created with paint pens, colored pencils, pens, watercolors, and acrylic paint.

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“Dupstep Baby” is a 9″x12″ drawing of the birth of a baby. The artwork was created with markers, colored pencils, pens, oil pastels, and acrylic paint. The rendered face of the baby provides a base for expressive lines and occasional colors.

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The following color portraits of people were inspired by a new set of watercolors I purchased. I love color, and it had been years since I purchased a new set of watercolors. My old palette was muddy, missing blues, oranges, yellows, reds, and more! When the new colors started to flow, so did the portraits.

The 9″x12″ colorful portraits were drawn and painted with watercolors, pens, colored pencils, paint pens, markers, oil pastels, and acrylic paint.

Self-Portrait
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Sea
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Portrait of a Man
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Scientist
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Desaturation
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Portrait of a Woman
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

Peace
Rainbow Color Portraits – Series 1
9″x12″

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The following abstract portraits and faces are part of a series of artworks, consisting of drawings and paintings from 2009. I experienced an extended period of personal sadness and frustration, with art as my outlet. The abstract art was created with a variety of mediums, including pens, ink, paint pens, acrylics, watercolors, markers, oil pastels, and colored pencils. Paper sizes, shapes, and weights vary from artwork to artwork, but the theme of “faces” is consistent.

Albeit these expressions are of my discomfort, I drew strength from many places, including valued attention and support from individuals online around the world.

Thank you for your validation and encouragement of my work, kind comments, and for sharing your inspiring art. I appreciate all that you have provided, I wish for you the best that life has to offer, and good luck with your artistic pursuits!

Also available for viewing:
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 2 of 3
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 3 of 3

Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 1 of 3

Purple 1
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
9″x12″

Future
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Pink
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
8″x13″

Void
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Fear
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Sun
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Hair 1
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
12″x9″

Black White and Blue
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Also available for viewing:
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 2 of 3
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 3 of 3

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The following abstract portraits and faces are part of a series of artworks, consisting of drawings and paintings from a time of personal sadness and frustration in 2009. Mediums used include pens, ink, paint pens, acrylics, watercolors, markers, oil pastels, colored pencils, and a variety of paper sizes, weights, and shapes.

Also available for viewing:
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 1 of 3
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 3 of 3

Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 2 of 3

Heat
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
14″x11″

Organism
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Breath
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
14″x22″

Purple 2
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
8″x13″

Green 1
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Yellow
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
14″x20″

Dud
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
11″x14″

Fly
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series
9″x12″

Also available for viewing:
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 1 of 3
Abstract Portraits and Faces – Sadness and Frustration Series – Part 3 of 3

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