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[Max Power]

sweetspot - i have about 4 years of art (and philosophy) at a small liberal arts college, and then another 2 at the art institute of chicago. i've been drawing for longer, on and off most of my life. in the next few years i hope to get an MFA.

does that stand for "mother fucking awesome"?

:D

 

[justsomeguy]

it stands for "might fuckup applications."

seriously, i need someone to take high quality photographs of my drawings. ><

 

[justsomeguy]

here is some work from the past couple months' figure drawing sessions. I really do need to find a good photographer in chicago to take some decent slides. blah

 

[ladyinthesky]

^ i like those

just a question
has anyone ever taken Printmaking? and if so how did you like it?

 

[[eK]]

sorry i have been holding out bluelight

^^friends garage wall

^^quick sketchy shit

 

[ladyinthesky]

a black and white i did of Audrey Hepburn
shes harder to draw than I thought

cant remember if i posted this one

 

[[eK]]

^^wow they are pretty good.
i fail miserably whenever i attempt portrait style pictures like that.

 

[ladyinthesky]

^thanks
your drawings are really good
i like the colors in the mushroom and the first one of the three is pretty sweet

 

[QuestionEverything]

^ i like those

just a question
has anyone ever taken Printmaking? and if so how did you like it?

I've posted some of my prints in here (nowhere near all of them though - I’ve well over a couple hundred). I've taken Intaglio and Lithography. I'm now in an advanced print class (I'll technically be a senior come January on my way to a BFA - Fine Arts:D). I absolutely love printmaking but I have no interest in Silkscreen because of the toxicity and relief isn't really my thing either. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Intaglio - allows for focus on line work through etching on a metal plate, although there are techniques that have room for rendered tonal outcomes (solar plates and using aquatint). The one major drawback is $$. Copper plates are expensive; so are solar plates.

Monotype - What I'm currently obsessed with. Like painting on plexiglass to produce a one of a kind print.

Lithography - like Intaglio, it allows for some experimentation with photo processes, but traditionally is done by drawing with grease pencils on a stone and then etching. I love this process as well.

Are you thinking of taking some print classes? If so, go for it!

 

[ladyinthesky]

I was given a demonstration yesterday in my art class, it was a pretty interesting thing. the thing is i dont know if i have the patience for that stuff. Im a senior going for my BFA as well so i may be asking you some questions

 

[QuestionEverything]

What process was the demo on? There is a huuuuuuuge range of things to choose from in printmaking; some take patience, others don't. Really though, it would be the one focus that I would say anybody can find something they enjoy. Awesome on the BFA, what school are you attending? Feel free to PM if you'd rather.

 

[Black]

@justsomeguy
these look just like egon schiele. so i don't like them at all, but judging by your pictures i think it's a compliment to you

 

[AmorRoark]

^ haha, I saw Egon Schiele in them as well. I really like Schiele though so I think they're great.

 

[ladyinthesky]

piece im working on for my final project
Lennon, Jerry Garcia, Marylin Monroe, Hendrix and im adding in Sid Barrett from pink floyd next
its taking longer than i thought and a lot needs to be fixed but here it is so far

 

[coelophysis]

Well take all the time you need Lady, you're onto something golden. I love it so far, very inspiring.

 

[ladyinthesky]

thanks

i wish i had more time but i have until wednesday at 8 AM
i dont know what it is but i cant get marylin monroe to look like her, she looks more like madonna but the concept of the drawing is dead icons, so im gonna move on and finish with syd barrett and go back to her maybe tomorrow or sunday
ill post the finished piece when im done

 

[Max Power]

Here's a Hendrix stencil I did on vinyl awhile back, layer by layer (I CANT FIND THE FINAL PIC!!! I still have the record somewhere, but it's melted in the heat of my car so it looks crappy)

I WILL find the finished product, I just gotta dig it out my car.

Here's a baby one I did, experimenting a little with "3-D":

IMO, my best one (ex gf)

The blank space at the bottom ruins it for me every time I REALLY look at it though . . .which is each time. bleh. Live and learn I suppose.

I call this one conehead :

largest stencil to date (that I've painted, I had a life size one confiscated by police):

LETS TAKE IT TO THE SKREET!!:

NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

That's all for now.

 

[alicat72]

max- your the bomb. badazzzzzzzzz.......my fav is the lil' boy under the overpass........fantastic!

A

 

[ladyinthesky]

^that round plate of hendrix is the one i drew
i like your stuff

 

[QuestionEverything]

I assume you know Banksy, Max? Nice stuff.