Works on Paper: Cowboys

As noted in a previous post, I have been doing some work in water color over the last couple of months including these two portraits below.  I've also been working with ink again to produce some smaller scale, more intimate portraits of silver screen cowboys.  These works will be exhibited at the soon to be open Peachtree Gallery in Lubbock, TX.  The gallery opens its doors June 7th, so if you are in the area, check it out.  If not, take a look at their website, here.

 

 

Where the Buffalo Roam...

This is a new painting I've just finished.  I picked this little guy up at the gift shop of the Rockwell Museum over the summer and have been anxious to use him in a painting.  It's a small piece and was enjoyable to really get invested in some detail work like the curly fur.

Where the Buffalo RoamOil on Panel

11" x 14"

2012

Hi-Yo Silver

I've been working on this self-portrait for a while now.  I believe that it is done or at the very least almost done - perhaps a little more work on the shirt is in order still. 

 

Hi-Yo Silver

Oil on Panel

48" x 30"

2012

Watercolors, back in the studio, etc.

I've working with watercolors on and off again this fall, mostly in preparation for teaching it to my students.  Here are a few examples of the results.  I enjoy the directness of it and the quick drying time!

Also I just received my show back from the Rockwell Museum (minus the pieces that sold of course).  Anyone interested in a show, they are already crated and ready to go! With these low ceilings I just about tore the sprinkler system right from the ceiling.

OVAC 12 x 12 Fundraiser

I am pleased to be included in this year's 12 x 12 fundraiser to support the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).  Each of the 150 invited artists create a piece of art no larger than 12 x 12 inches.  My contribution is below:

OVAC is a great non-profit organization dedicated to supporting visual artists living and working in Oklahoma.   If you are interested in purchasing this painting, you will need to attend the fundraiser.  Information and links below!

Friday, Septermber 28, 2012
7:00 pm
50 Penn Place
1900 NW Expressway, OKC

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. 
More info here.

Rockwell Interview

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art has posted online the video interview I did for the exhibition "Enduring Legend, Fragile Myth." The excellent video production was handled by Beau Leland of Invisible Arts, who was a pleasure to work with.  

You can see the video on youtube here. 

The exhibition is on view through October 14th, so if you are in the area and have not seen it yet, there is still time!

Southwest Art Magazine: 21 Under 30

I am happy to share that I have been selected by the Editors at Southwest Art Magazine to be one of their 21 Under 30 Artists.  The article can be found in their September 2012 issue (which should be on newstands now!).  You can also find it on their website by clicking on the following link:

http://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/emerging-artists/21-under-31-jason-cytacki