It was the first time I had been back to Vegas since 2007, which is a strange feeling, being that I used to go there all the time. Most things had changed but a few things hadn't.
Idolized in Las Vegas
Author: Arabella Proffer
Painter of ladies, gents, punks, cats, the history of medicine, and biomorphic organisms. Cancer survivor, rabblerouser. I have a bionic leg.
My Cancer Has Returned, So Here Is Some Advice.
I just want the pandemic over so I can do things before I am either in a wheelchair or develop neurological issues. Getting treated in a pandemic at a glossy white hospital with new age music playing, and people wearing masks, gives it all dystopian science fiction vibes.
A Trip to the Troll Hole
In Alliance, Ohio there can be found a very strange place. A place full of trolls. It is known as The Troll Hole, and it is amazing.
Works on Paper: Biomorphic Babies
I've been working on studies for larger oil paintings (possibly) while under the influence of Coronavirus times. These were to be part of a collaboration project or what I may do for another artist residency, but I am trying not to plan out too far, as everything has been on hold and may continue to… Continue reading Works on Paper: Biomorphic Babies
Artists I Like Right Now: Figurative Varieties
Contemporary artists you should dig right now.
Artists I Like Right Now: Black and White
Contemporary artists with a focus on black and white, in various mediums. Daniel Toumine Sean Gall Tom French Rone Karel Tiege
Soft Sugars Opening in Pittsburgh
Although the opening happened a while ago, I thought I would recap my solo show with BoxHeart Gallery called "Soft Sugars" of all my little goopy colorful paintings. It was a steady stream of people throughout the run of the show even up until the last day, and it was really cool to field so… Continue reading Soft Sugars Opening in Pittsburgh
Artists I Like Right Now: Big Bold Botany
Painters boldly portraying abstracted nature.
New Portrait: Jimmy and Bobby
Recently, I was commissioned to do a portrait of a young man and his dog who reside in Maryland. I had to work with photos that I did not take myself, which always poses a challenge, especially when an iPhone is used and distorts the shape of the face. The writer who commissioned the painting… Continue reading New Portrait: Jimmy and Bobby
New Painting: Invasive Exotic
My first painting to ever be completed during a pandemic! How nice. This is "Invasive Exotic" 12x12 inches, oil on linen. This will be part of the Flower Power show at Mize Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL. Sadly there will be no opening reception, but the gallery is open by appointment and like many galleries,… Continue reading New Painting: Invasive Exotic
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