Rooster dolce far tutto Graphite on paper

Graphite on paper

this is his "mom's favorite painting" because it intentionally does not include his face or neck tattoos

Painted from life in California of a fellow artist and friend

I gave myself a forty min window giving a fresh and stylish look to one of my favorite domes in the city

This piece features an aged vintage frame

Rooster dolce far tutto Graphite on paperAs a painter you cannot see the world like others, every moment, every leaf, nose, or eye is followed by a question "how would I paint that?" Feathers are unique in their ability to change color, to be the blackest black or to glimmer and contain an entire rainbow at any specific moment or angle. The more mystery I feel when I think about this question, the more compelled I am to attempt it. This rooster is a exploration in the search for answers.