Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Tools Of Baccus: the Solomon Series con't



This set of 4 paintings has been much fun to create and may have involved some wine for inspiration. Each piece measures 4 feet by 3.5 feet and is based on antique corscrews.
from left to right: Spring Screw,Levered Screw, Double Lever Screw, Double Helix Screw.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

!!!UPDATE ON THE JAZZ SERIES!!!


Too let everyone know: The original collector of the Jazz Series has informed me that due to these troubled times and with deepest regret at their possible loss, he wishes the series to be posted for sale.
If you are interested in this series for pricing and availiabilty please contact me at:
ivesart@hotmail.com
to view the series: http://ivesart.blogspot.com/2009/05/jazz-series.html

Monday, November 9, 2009

works for the Solomon Series

Currently I'm working on a series of pieces for Solomons cocktail lounge restaurant. Here are a few samples:

Saturday, November 7, 2009

SISYPHUS RESPITE

24 x 48, oil on canvas, SOLD
I worked on this piece off and on for over a year.

GOD (after Michelangelo)

sold

Mortality and My Tooth

SOLD18 x 24 oil over acrylic on canvas, 2008.
This piece stems from a re-occurring nightmare I had as a child where-in I discovered ones mortality through the lose of a tooth, the degeneration of the body. I painted this after a dental visit where I needed a tooth pulled.

MASKS

30 x 40, oil on canvas, 2008, (SOLD)
Everyone wears a different mask at times. I had spent 16 years in theatre with great friends, this is dedicated to them.

MAN AND MECHANICS

SOLD
30 x 40
oil on canvas, 2008
available

THE RED SERIES

I did this series back in 2001 through to 2005, it turned out to be quite popular. Only 4 pieces remain in my collection. Erapture, 24 x 36, oil (the genesis of the series)available
GREEKS, TROJAN WOMEN, ROMANS, 18 x 36 available
MORGAN, CLEO - fire dancing friends of mine-sold
WOMAN, HOLE, ENTWINED-sold