Still Life Squirrel Mask, 36" diameter, oil on panel, 2016. Continuing my theme of the constellations and outer space from the Hunt of the Unicorn painting, this one utilizing the theme of a Dutch still life, and the Archie McPhee Squirrel Mask. This oil painting is influenced by reinterpreting the Renaissance fondness [...]
Preparing some lovely collectibles / paintings for upcoming small works shows. Inspired by #annabanana exhibit @artgalleryvic #bananaglasses #regifted @openspacevic #zebrashirt #stamps #mailart #squirrels #bananas #bananology #squirrealism #carollyne #carollyneyardley These new pieces were inspired by the exhibition, 40 Years of Fooling Around with A. Banana, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on until January 03, 2016. Link [...]
Flower Beard, 40" x 40", oil on wood panel, 2015 Flower Beard painting was conceived of two primary ideas. The Flower Beard meme of 2014, a contemporary cultural element that was spread primarily though digital images and social media (Tumblr, Facebook, and Instagram), and my fascination with squirrels featured in historical paintings and manuscripts dating [...]
What an honour! This is the first tattoo (that I know of) inspired by my art: Steampunk Squirrel. First tattoo inspired by my art: Steampunk Squirrel, right arm. Screen capture via Instagram _graceunderpressure_ Grace who goes by _graceunderpressure_ via Instagram tagged me recently. What a lovely surprise to see Steampunk Squirrel. It was [...]
