Over the last couple months I have been working on what may be my largest painting (that isn’t a mural) to date. It is a color-field, topographical representation of the Barton Creek Greenbelt and surrounding area in Austin, Texas.
Each color represents a different elevation and was chosen carefully after considering its relationship with adjacent colors and experiences I’ve had while hiking in the area.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is my favorite place to play in Austin. It is where I exercise, mediate, and explore. I’m happy to have found a way to include the entire creek in one painting.
If you’re in the Austin area, stop by the Verge Arts pop-up exhibition this Sunday, October 29, from 2-6pm. I’ll be displaying the Topo painting as well as my other art, including two smaller studies I did of the topographical map. I’ll also have some stickers, buttons, and greeting cards for sale. It’ll be a fun show, with 25+ local artists, live jazz, complimentary drinks – all in the beautiful Aveda Institute building.
Also worth mentioning: my first online shop at Design By Humans. They print t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel to order and can also do art prints, mugs, and phone cases. I’m uploading art that I have never seen printed before and I’m really excited to see people wearing it!
It’s great to see all the work I’ve been doing over the past months paying off. I can finally start sharing my art with the world!
UPDATE:
The Verge show went great, I met and spent time with some fun artists, was visited by friends and family, and even sold a few things.
It was also wonderful to share this painting with the world. Behold!
Although a tiny digital photo doesn’t do this thing justice. It is so much more impressive in person.
Currently, I have the Topo painting hanging in my living room over a lava lamp. It feels very Peter Max.
In the time since the Verge show, I created another online shop, this one on Society6, where I can turn my art into all kinds of products. Check it out.
