Paintings
- The Field In Between
- The Field In between. 36"x33" Mixed Media on paper.
I created this painting from a reference photo that I took while exploring the neighborhood, La Boca, in Buenos Aires. La Boca is the old settlement at the mouth of the River, Riachuelo. It has become a bit of a tourist attraction, especially around the river, but behind that area is the real neighborhood. It's this locale that I find compelling for its colorful, clapboard structures nestled between once grand edifices. My companion kept reminding me that he had read the area was dangerous and that we should egress. I, however, didn't perceive any threat, at least any other threat beyond what is typical of the streets of Buenos Aires, but to placate my friend I retreated. As we left the area I held my camera overhead and snapped photos over walls and through archways. This painting evolved from one of those perspectives.
- Horacio's View
- 22" x 29.5" Mixed media on paper.
Origional Artwork: Sold
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
It is said that some things get better with age. Complexity is, on occasion, a gift of time. And although, the years may have diminished it’s functionality, the decay of this structure has rendered a rustic charm. Like an old man watching over his estate, this building stands watch over its domain, the city of Buenos Aires.
- La Boca
- 22"x30" aquarelle / watercolor.
In a southeast corner of Buenos Aires, at the mouth of the river, Riachuelo, lies the old port, and the neighborhood that borders it is called La Boca. The district is a crumbling vestige of the original city and is populated by Italian, Spanish, and German immigrants. Tango clubs, brothels, and taverns mingle with colorful clapboard buildings and crumbling mansions. This image is a frame of refrence from the heart of La Boca.
- An Embrace
- 18" x 24" Charcoal on paper.
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
Reproduction on canvas: contact for price
Poster Reproduction: $40.00
In dance, a properly crafted embrace contains a lot of energy. Here, the bodies engage in a relationship that last for one song. This image is one of a series of gesture drawings I was doing of dancers. The objective was to translate the feeling of the figures to paper in a few quick strokes and I think it must have worked out here because one collector told me that I captured the moment just before the dancer exhaled.
- Maestro
- 26" x 40" Mixed media on paper
In western classical music, the director of a great orchestra is an intriguing figure. Virtuoso conductors jet across the globe and are at home in the company of dignitaries, moguls, and celebrities. They are the most visible figures in the performance, communicating with their ensemble though gestures in a type of dance that shapes a venerable repertory of master works. One might imagine that this is the world of Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor lauded for his interpretations of Romantic works as well as his style and charisma. This painting is inspired by his impact on the art of music.
- Madariaga
- 22" x 28.5" Mixed media on paper.
Origional Artwork: $2800.00
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
Sometimes called the Gaucho Town, Madariaga is a small province near the coast of Argentina. It's an old world village with a faint scent of grilled beef. Here, you can see villagers pedaling bicycles along the shady, cobblestone streets or look across the grassy plain and see cowboys driving cattle.
- La Milonga
- 48" x 29" Mixed media on board.
The Milonga is a cultural phenomenon from the core of Buenos Aires. It's a theater filled with ritual, music, and dance. The City's grand milongas attract dancers from all over the world. They fill the floor and a complex dialogue evolves. Yet it is transitory and when the orchestra strikes its final note the story is over.
- Remembering Aubrey
- 12" x 24" Pen and ink on paper.
Aubrey Beardsley had an undeniable impact on the Art Nouveau movement and his illustrated posters were exquisite. Here i attempt to follow Beardsley's illustrative style.
- Compadrito
- 24" x 12" Mixed media on paper.
Origional Artwork: sold
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
Canvas Reproduction, 32"x 16": $130.00
The compadrito is a character from Buenos Aires urban lore, and is sometimes credited with developing the dance, Milonga. Though, if he did, then it is not likely due to his penchant for high art. It seems, the compadrito frequented the low life saloons and dance halls of the port city. He had an affinity for prostitutes and knife fights. Indeed, this swarthy individual is often depicted hanging out on the corner, propped-up against a street lamp, with his fedora cocked to one side and a cigarette in hand. No, it is unlikely the compadrito's contribution to the arts came from noble intent, yet the dance has had an undeniable impact in the development of the Argentine Tango.
- Nude
- 18" x 24" Ink on paper.
In the late 1800s one of the most remarkable brothels in Paris France was Le Chabanais. Known as much for its lavish interior design as for its whores, the establishment attracted the creative elect; affiliates included Salvador Dalí and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. This painting is in homage to the courtesans of the house. .
- Tango Dancers
- 12" x 12" Ink on paper.
This simple cartoon, The Tango Dancers, can be easily found on the internet using the dominant search engine, Google. In the past, this illustration has been listed on the first page of a Google image search with the keyword query, tango. Today, it persists among the top pages, a testimony to its high regard on the World Wide Web. In fact, on the internet, this image has become synonymous with Tango. It is used as a logo by Tango dance clubs around the world, and It was the symbol for one of the first Facebook fan pages for Maria Belen Chapur, Paramour of the Governor of South Carolina.
- Gaucho
- 26" x 40" Mixed Media.
Origional Artwork: $2800.00
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
The Gaucho is an Argentinean cowboy. His home is the open space that defines the pampas and his equestrian pursuits include driving and roping cattle and racing and demonstrating skills. While some sources depict gauchos wearing berets and bombachas, in Madariaga, a town populated by gauchos, the dress is de rigueur . Here, the gaucho drinks the tea, yerba mate and holds boleadoras, a classic throwing weapon.
- Daniel's Dance
- 26" x 40" Mixed Media on paper.
This commissioned artwork was inspired partly by the experience of this group's dynamic, and partly by a mural on the wall of dance academy in Buenos Aires. All of the people depicted are affiliated with the development of the Passion For Tango: School of Argentine Tango. The client provided photos of the individuals to be in the picture. The reference material proved to be somewhat of challenge because the images were small and the subjects were out of context, but the finished product was spectacular. The greatest success was capturing the energy that the group generates when they are all together.
- 400 North
- 30" x 62" Mixed Media.
An empty wall can be tempting to an artist. It can be especially compelling when it exists in a remarkable home, and when the owner grants the artist permission to fill it. These things happened to me. I found myself in a spectacular uptown condominium. It was three floors tall, with an entire wall of glass that looked out at the skyline. Another wall was stone with a cascade of water falling between the floors, yes, it was an indoor waterfall. The interior design was comtemporary as was the existing art collection; some works were surreal, others were whimsical. I was commissioned to create a piece that represented the couple, incorporating and uniting their interests.
- Whisper
- 18" x 24" Charcoal on paper.
Fine Art Reproduction: $450.00
Reproduction on canvas: contact for price
Poster Reproduction: $40.00
This image is one of a series of gesture drawings I was doing of dancers. The objective was to translate the feeling of the figures to paper in a few quick strokes. For me, this is best done with vine charcoal because the medium affords a lot of freedom without sacrificing control. One reason I believe the piece was a success is because the spontaneity is as evident in the sketch as it was in the dance. I titled the drawing, The Whisper, because the dance seemed to communicate something private and also because the moment was so brief that it reminded me of those encounters where someone shares a secret.