Creation, blocking in the sky
Creation, WIP
Concept Sketch for Creation
First They Came for Black
Synergy
Synergy oil on linen, 82 x 66 inches, studio inventory. Laying down in a closed, dark, tiled space, too young to understand, too inexperienced to sort through feelings, and in too much pain to be aware of the world around him, the ten year old had no choice but to examine everything--or face oblivion. Deep …
Chaos, The Bringer of Equilibrium
Counterpose: Chaos, the Bringer of Equilibrium, oil on linen, 36 x 42 inches, studio inventory Chaos was depressed. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't manage to cope with all of the contradictory forces within her: darkness, burning lights, forms, demons, angels, and bright colors. No single element was the answer to the meaning …
The Collector
“The Collector”, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 inches, private collection "Life is made up of compromises," said his teacher. "You will learn that the world doesn't work that way," said his other teacher. "Yes, I know I said ‘always be aggressive when you are ahead,’ but make this an exception and be safe," said his …
Discussing the Early Concept for Adam and Eve
https://youtu.be/c6M2fIr32mY Thanks to Dana Ross for creating this video. August 2012. This is about the inspiration, the creative process, and color theory for Adam and Eve.
Lights and Darks in 3’s
Newberry Art Tutorials One big problem that artists face when developing light and shadow in a work is that they tend to have the exact same darks and lights scattered around the surface. The result is that it kills the life out of the drawing! A great way to solve that problem is to celebrate …
Michael Newberry 