Saturday, June 2, 2007

How to decorate a Munny

Subhead: Or, at least how I did it.
I've been wanting to get my own blank Munny for a while now. I got one from Kidrobot and got the paints out.

Here's your basic blank Munny in parts. Oh, what to do...














Start painting...add texture...I like to paint undercoats of color and add texture so that in the end result you will see color coming through the texture...I use Golden's molding paste to build up texture...hope it sticks...













Add more under-color...looks bad for Munny but don't worry it's only paint...














...add yet more color...












...done with the underpainting...now lets put on a topcoat...this shows the texture previously applied...












...close-up to see texture...












...a few details, put Munny back together and, voila! 'tis done.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Blah Blah Gallery.com Featured Artist for June

Richard over at Blah Blah Gallery was kind of enough to ask me to be the "Special Guest Artist" for June on the BBG site. Thanks Richard it's great to be on a site with such great art and artists.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Book2_ties


Book2_ties, originally uploaded by Brian Raszka.

A 3D piece made from a book, sticks, paint, twine, glue and shellac.
Working on sculpture is a recent interest for me. I haven't done much in the 3D realm since college days. It is a very different way to work than painting.
12.5"x13"

Friday, May 25, 2007

Manifest


Manifest, originally uploaded by Brian Raszka.

In keeping with my recent explorations of the "Western" theme.
Mixed media on panel
24"x48"

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Edwin's Story


Edwin's Story, originally uploaded by Brian Raszka.

Acrylic, pencil and collage
11"x15"
More adventures of Edwin to come. Stay tuned.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Ballyhoo


Ballyhoo, originally uploaded by Brian Raszka.

3 pieces that I sent to the "Ballyhoo" show at Bear and Bird Gallery in Lauderhill, Fl. The show is running from May 5 - June 8.
Lionel the Lion-Faced Man was a real performer. Octoboy, not so much. The first piece is an oldie that the good folks at Bear and Bird liked so that was sent.
2 pieces on right are around 6"x9" and are framed in vintage frames. The piece on left is about 9"x13" and is mounted to a panel with floating frame.
Contact Bear and Bird to purchase.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

the Shatner


the Shatner, originally uploaded by Brian Raszka.

This is my piece in the "Shatner Show" at Uppercase Gallery in Calgary, Canada.
Lots of great artists involved in this project. Check it out.