Scrap Wood = Junk Art

STUDENT WORKS

I don't know why it hadn't occurred to me earlier. SCRAP WOOD! It's perfect for making junk art. My class went crazy over this project, It's amazing how much fun can be had with discarded pieces of wood and Paint.

A Get Together

My friend Nick asked me to design an invite for his dinner party. I also made a few decorations for the event, a vase and table runner. "You can make whatever you want" and so i did, whatever came to mind. Nick also posted about the festivities on his blog: Check it Out.

Mon Petit Artiste

A while back I worked with a client who wanted me to design a logo for their business. My goals were to create an iconic character or image that would communicate the purpose of establishment; A space for children and creativity. The little elephant at top was chosen for the final logo. It's spring... Yaaay :O)

INDIA

I was commissioned to create this really big painting ( 60 x 30 ) for a family dinning room. My only guidelines were to make something India inspired. After viewing many beautiful reference images of different parts of India, I'm determined to travel there at some point in my life. It makes me happy knowing my work is on permanent display at Mistry family home.

A Little Corky

Mr. Owl


Aunt Jemima


Geoffery


Mr. Owl, Geoffery, Peach, Aunt Jemima, Carl

Corks


Student Works

This is my Latest assignment for Junk Art class. Don't worry I'm not an Alcoholic, that's not my collection of wine bottle corks. I go to this amazing store in Oakland that collects all sorts of Junk and sells it for almost nothing. I think this was a hit with my students, they really got into it and took it in directions i didn't even think about.

Yuri Norstein

I met my hero Yuri Norstein. I went to a screening of his past works and latest unfinished animation Overcoat. Yuri is doing a tour in the states trying to raise money to finish up his film. I want to be like him when i grow up, I think his work is the most beautiful man made thing i know! He doesn't speak english and i don't speak Russian, so i couldn't tell him how much of an inspiration his work has been for me. My signed print of concept art from his animation The Fox and the Hare is my new most treasured thing.

THIS WEEK IN JUNK ART !!!

I am happy to announce that junk art was continued for the winter semester. Now i instruct a larger class and have to move quicker to make sure each little artist has what they need. Luckily most of my students are good listeners and seem to really enjoy the projects so far :o)

Mr. Robinson why is there a hole in your shirt? - Virginia