a regularly updated blog of (mostly painting) by Chicago artist James Beckman

James Beckman photography can be found at jamesbeckmanphotography.blogspot.com

Showing posts with label mixed media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mixed media. Show all posts

Sunday, January 27, 2008

covert

a recently completed painting, around 70 inches wide, 42 inches tall, mixed media on contract proofing paper. the materials give the piece sheens and deep tones that are revealed through changing light sources and angles. i took the pictures at a slight angle so the glare of some sheens would be more subtle...

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Friday, December 21, 2007

two paintings on paper

both are mixed media on contract proofing paper. the first is quite a bit smaller than the second. click each picture for the full image

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(mixed media on contract proofing paper)

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(mixed media on contract proofing paper)

Thursday, November 29, 2007

2 pieces from the Deadline Projects group show

i participated in the deadline projects show that opened (and closed) at the beginning of november. here are pictures of the two pieces i had in the exhibit - both works on paper...

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('missed connection #14', mixed media and baby powder on paper)

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('...in the shadow', mixed media on paper)