I Pity The Fool!

Ta-da! Finally done and being taken to Dutch's tonight for hanging :)


24x36 Oil on canvas

39 ways to say Beautiful

Here's the latest painting I've done for a friend. This one is going in a little girls room. It's 'Beautiful' in 39 different languages. This was a great project to work on, and very enlightening to learn how to say a word in so many languages. 24 x 30, Acrylics. Enjoy!

Blue Ash Educational Center Mural

Christie and I finished the second room at the Blue Ash Educational Center! Pictures below.

Happy Birthday to me!

Wow, what a birthday party. This past Wednesday night was my birthday and a successful art show that was held at FB's in downtown Cincinnati. I sold one painting that night, and am in process of selling 2 others that were showcased.

I unveiled the new pieces, titled Unfinished Business: A collection of Lost Legacies. Featured were Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Bob Marley and James Dean.

For your viewing pleasure - here are some photos taken by my friend Wallace Tucker!






Thanks to everyone who came out and not only supported the show, but also partied with me for my birthday! Hopefully this marks this beginning of a great year!!

Unfinished Business

Man did I have an epiphany today!! I was painting James Dean earlier, and this title came to my mind and it was like an explosion in my brain!

Let me explain...

I'm starting a new series of paintings. They are of course, my usual subjects; Audrey Hepburn.. people of that era. These paintings have certain look to them - they are unfinished on purpose. Raw brush strokes complete this look. And then it hit me.. a double meaning! Yes, the painting is 'unfinished' but I also paint many people who are dead - and most that have died way too young. So the people that I paint, have unfinished business here on this earth.

For example, James Dean died when he was 24. Died young and left a world of possibilities behind him.

Audrey Hepburn, died when she was 64. Although she had a longer life than James Dean, 64 is still young, and she left her duties with UNICEF behind. Now I'm not saying that when she died, the obligations to UNICEF ended all together, but I can say that almost no one other than Audrey cared for those children as much as she did. And fought for them with the selflessness and determination that she had, for that matter.

Those are just a few examples - there will be more to come.

So here are the first 2 paintings of the Unfinished Business series.

James Dean and Audrey Hepburn.

Mainstay Art Show

We had a successful show at Mainstay Rock Bar Wednesday! It was a long day - but so worth it! Here are some pictures from the show:

Happiness Is A Warm Gun

Wow. I can't believe I forgot to post this! This is the Beatles Collection - all finished! They are currently hanging at Gilpin's Bagel and Deli downtown on 7th Street. I'm so happy with them!
They are all 11 x 14 oil paintings.


Also, another thing I can't believe is that I've never posted my 4 original paintings on here. These 4 are the very first ones I did almost 2 years ago; the paintings that started it all!

They've hung at Dutch's Pony Keg, Keystone Bar and Grill and currently, my living room for touch ups :)

These are all 24 x 36, oil paintings.

Grace Kelly

Cary Grant

Audrey Hepburn

Marilyn Monroe

Rapture

Yesterday we were sent home from work at 3:30 because of all the snow we got - it literally didn't stop snowing ALL DAY. So I took advantage of the time I was given and I started - and FINISHED - a painting yesterday!

I brought Debbie Harry back from the good ol' days and spruced the Blondie front woman up!



Here is a side by side...



The colors are a little skewed.. but her eye is green and the background is actually pink - close to the pink writing on the 'side by side' photo.

Just Imagine....

Woo! It's done.. :) This painting is for a friend of mine - he's gonna be soo happy to finally have it. This is John Lennon's cover of his Imagine album. So for your viewing pleasure...




I also wanted to add a few other photos from that previous painting I had to get done for the local movie...





The director of the movie loved it by the way.. and I was all worried that it just didn't look like them enough... turns out, they weren't really supposed to look like them! Copyright laws or something I guess :) Anyway, off to finish some more paintings!

Painting for the local movie

Well, ladies and gentlemen.. here it is. The painting I completed for the local movie being filmed in the Cincinnati area. It's 3 x 4 foot large and I used acrylic paints instead of oils. I do not think it is my absolute best work, but c'est la vie. We can't be perfect everyday. :) So think what you will, and now onto other things!


For more info on the movie, check out:

www.hittingthenuts.com

Ohhhh the Economy. *tear*

So, another lovely day in corporate America. The entire work force at my day job, including myself, got a 10% paycut today. That totally sucks. The suckiest thing of all is that I probably won't be able to afford my rent payment anymore - sooo it looks like I may be moving.

Awesome.

Just peachy.

It's a good thing I've been stepping up my Mary Kay business. Soon I'll be a director and I won't have to worry about making sure there's enough money in my bank account for food.

Onto other brighter things.

I've been working on a few new pieces and it's definitely been super hard for me to finish some paintings I've started. For those out there who are waiting for things from me.. please be patient! Things will soon be done! For example, I am SO close to having this painting done for a friend of mine.


It's getting there! It's the John Lennon Imagine cover.

Although, something has taken priority over this project. I have been asked to paint a portrait for a movie that's being filmed locally. Annnnnnd it's due this coming Tuesday, the 18th. So I've got a pretty good start on it and I'm feeling good about it. It's 3 x 4 foot big!! As soon as I get it done, I'll post it.

If you would like to learn a little about the movie that is being filmed here, here is the website:

www.HittingTheNuts.com

It's sure to be a great movie!!

And I can't remember if I have mentioned anything on here yet about this, but regardless, here it is:

My artwork, namely the 24x36's of Audrey, Marilyn, Cary and Grace, and last but not least the little Lucy are hanging down at Keystone Bar and Grill in the back room. It's an awesome place for them since people eat in there and they are getting constant exposure.

And for a short time at the end of this month, they will be going to the VINE-L Friday Gallery Walk. I don't know much about this event, but I do know it's for a good cause and you should definitely come down and check it out!

August 28th, 6-10pm
The gallery walk is on Vine Street between Central Pkwy and 13th in the gateway quarter.

If you're interested and want more information, email me at robin@rewers.org and I can get information for you.

That's all for now... onto painting before the Bengal's preseason game!!!

2 down, 2 to go!

Here is George Harrison, my 2nd Beatles painting completed!


I had to make a thank you card for an AWESOME, kind post office worker in New Jersey who forwarded and paid for the express shipping on my 311 concert tickets this year - in the card, I included a check for the money he spent on shipping and a picture of Erin and I in VIP! I'm going to send him a gift card I think too. Anybody have any suggestions for gift cards of places in New Jersey?


And here's what I think my new logo is for the back of my greeting cards! I like it! It's so fitting for name like mine ;)

Purple Haze...

Ok, go me is all I have to say... I started AND finished this painting in one night... in 3 hours.

I think it's 16 X 20... but I might be wrong.... anyway, enjoy!


Remember.... us artists ALWAYS love feedback of some sorts :)

All you need is love

Another painting done! Paul McCartney is finished! This is an 11 x 14 oil painting. The other Beatles will be done the same way. I thought it'd be cool to do black backgrounds on these guys. Let me know what you think!





I also wanted to include this card I made for Todd. He was injured while training the other week and I decided to make this for him.

Sprucing up the asylum-esque white walls

Happy Easter everyone! So I'm a day late, I know.. but oh well. Anyway, I was able to enjoy my Good Friday in the comfort of my own home. It rained, yes, but there's nothing more enjoyable than staying home on a rainy day with the windows open, laying in the arms of your baby, relaxing and listening to the rain. It was so nice.

After Todd left, I was determined to do my taxes. So what did I do? I painted a wall instead. Typical Robin behavior.

So, here's why my taxes are not done yet:


It turned out really good. And I got my inspiration from here.. in case you're interested in sprucing up your own white walls!

Still working on other freelance.. so stay posted.. it'll be up here eventually.

The Lucy

Good morning everyone! Ok wow.. lots of good things going on!

First off... I finally added my very first team member for Mary Kay! I'm sooo excited! She's an absolute joy to have.. and let me say that it was soo worth the wait. She's a gem and she's going to do amazing in this business. Her name is Jackie, and I used to coach her when I coached the Dance Team at McNick. So last night at success meeting, she got pinned and I got promoted!! And everyone in my unit knew I always struggled with recruiting, and last night, when I got recognized for it, they cheered and clapped for me SO loud.. I was soo happy!!!!!

Secondly, I got all my hair chopped off again! It's not even an inch long in the back.. but it looks sweet. It's all spiky and the front is longer and hot pink!

And last but not least.. new artwork!!!

The Lucy

My best friends mom is going to love this.. she's a HUGE Lucy fan! Let me know what you think!

Well that's all for now..



REMEMBER...


TOOTLES!!!!

I give you...

The Marilyn

Also.. the wrap...

Oh.. it's 2:00 am. Going to bed.

You might as well call me butter 'cause I'm on a roll!

Oh I love getting things accomplished. I'm finally getting so much artwork done! I've got 2 paintings done in 2 days! Ok ok they're on the smaller side, but still - I did them, and finished them completely.. there's a novel idea.

Ok, so I really love the Audrey one.. and the Marilyn isn't my favorite, but I did it really fast and well.. I don't know.. you tell me what you think!! I want comments on these 2 paintings y'all!

I give you... drum roll please.....

The Audrey

11x14 Oil on Canvas

Marilyn Monroe

11x14 Oil on Canvas

I made the Audrey a wrap around painting.. here's that:
I'm so happy with my Audrey.. I haven't decided whether I'm going to put anything in the background; maybe a solid color like pink to compliment the lips, or just leaving it white. If you have any suggestions, let me know.