Nagel Boy

Simply called Man #1 back in 1990 when it was painted, I thought I would update the title for the blog.  This was called Man #1 because it was my very first stab at emulating Patrick Nagel's style and applying it to my vision.  As you can see from the checkerboard background, I was influenced as well by the Memphis design movement.  The reference or inspiration for the man was from a black and white newspaper advertisement, most likely the Sunday New York Times Magazine.  I like the design of the leather jacket's lining, pseudo Memphis design-y.     

Memphis design originated in Italy in the early 1980's and held on tight for most of that decade.  The bold geometric shapes and bright primary colors that were the foundation for this design movement could be seen everywhere from music videos to home furnishings and decor items.

"Nagel Boy" is painted on illustration board using a combination of gouache and India ink.  This painting measures approximately 20" x 22". 

Tex

 

Created back in 1990, this piece much like the painting in the previous post, also uses a recognizable geographic shape as a backdrop and main design element.   

"Tex" is painted on illustration board using a combination of gouache and India ink.  This painting measures approximately 20" x 22".

Princess

Created back in 1991, twenty years ago, this piece still remains one of my favorite paintings.  The combination of animals and people is a theme I was incorporating into my paintings back then.  And although I think this painting is very pleasing, it actually makes little sense as the tiger's range does not include the continent of Africa.

"Princess" is painted on illustration board using a combination of gouache and India ink.  This painting measures approximately 20" x 22".