Archive for May, 2006

Monday, May 8th, 2006

PUFFIN GRANT RECIPIENT

These are two paintings I did in connection with Straight Forward after I received a grant from the Puffin Foundation of $800. Straight Forward is a teen organized group that educates parents on how to talk to their kids about sex. The kids gave me ideas and collage to use in creating the artwork. Check […]

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

PHOTO PRINTS

Manipulated digital photography printed on 4 x 6″ photo paper. All of these photos are available for $5 per print (Plus postage). Bigger sizes are available upon request. Titles, Top L to R: Jim, Sodapop in Red, Falls Park Sky, Jason, Dickie on Geetar, Midland Reflection, Tony, Kurt  

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

BIOGRAPHY

  I took on the Detroit Lewis alias in 2004. I use it as my pen name for political cartoons and articles. I derived it from the city where some of the best American R & R bands came from, such as the MC5 and the Stooges. Lewis comes from the famous American boxer, Joe […]

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

COMMISSIONS

Graphic Design – Logos – Brochures – Presentation Materials – Sign Design – T-Shirt Design – Band Posters & Media Packs $25 Paintings – Portraits – Interesting Photos Questions? Idea’s? Photo’s? Link? fb.art@sio.midco.net

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

WHY CAN’T WE TALK ABOUT IT?

Mixed Media on canvas – 24 x 48″ Aprox. – $500 This is about the FEAR of sexual discussions, such as transexuality, homosexuality & bondage.

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

URBAN BLUES POSTER

Poster for a local Blues Band. All photography and logo design done by me.

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

‘W’ANNABE

 Acrylic on Canvas (Framed) – 18 x 25″ aprox. – $350 Hail to the chief.

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

LINCOLN’S FATE

Acrylic & Watercolor on canvas – 10 x 14″ – $25 It is believed that Lincoln had preminitions of his fate before he was assasinated. Abe knew all to well his FATE because of his role in the Civil War. Maybe this is why he refused security when he would attend public events? He may […]

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

DRUG POLICY

Acrylic on canvas – 20 x 30″ – $500 This is a play on the American ‘War on Drugs’. The word ‘FEAR’ was created using the same typography from a $1 bill the image of George also comes from the $1 bill. Notice his swirling eyes and cannabis leaf shaped lip. ‘Four-Twenty’ refers to the […]

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Monday, May 8th, 2006

DAVID’S FALL (in blue)

Giclee on Paper – 2 x 3′ – $75 This print was created using a collage of 36 different photos of Falls Park in the spring. Falls Park in Sioux Falls, SD is a natural waterfall created by the water of the Big Sioux River flowing over quartzite cliffs. The Statue of David original casting […]

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