by-products

as previously mentioned, i spend a grueling amount of time working as a production artist, which really only means i'm a hired gun putting a nice finish on other people's "art" (see: amusement and sometimes educational objects).
the primary downside is such a schedule inhibits me from making my own work with the zeal and energy usually needed. 
however, it has been rewarding in some unexpected ways too.....i'm constantly challenged and further developing my skills through materials and subject matter i would not probably seek on my own. it's just a different beast than my own art. so as i try to square these 2 art worlds of which i orbit, i find myself putting a spin on some of the everyday tools of the trade. me and my crew go through lots of paint, containers, brushes and the like.....i often use deli cup lids as palettes and soon had a pile, that, when viewed from the opposite side are quite pleasingly sealed under plastic. put a little marker on top of that and you get a clean, finished looking piece of trash!

cloud blowing smoke up its own ass, 4.5" x 4.5", acrylic, sharpie, deli cup lid, 2017

angel goat's fantastic voyage, 4.5" x 4.5", acrylic, sharpie, deli cup lid, 2017

sleepy bird and funboy terrorizing hikers, 4.5" x 4.5", acrylic, sharpie, deli cup lid, 2017

turtle's heart was filled with yellow smoke, 4.5" x 4.5", acrylic, sharpie, deli cup lid, 2017