Tag: @salleecreates

Find us on X.com @salleecreates… There you will find sketches, prep work, mini painting series and more. Goal, share more creative works.

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Acrylic Fruit Pieces

Pear

Fruit Update

A Pear

Fruit Pieces, Apples, Oranges, Pomegranates, Mangos, Guava and More

Lab Work – Acrylic Fruit Pieces, Markers

With the recent refill of acrylic paint markers, there are a few updates on X to share, acrylic fruit pieces.

First, more time in the lab, lab work is now being processed and posted directly to my x.com account – @salleecreates. Feel free to follow if you’re interested want. However, I will still provide updates here in the form of multiple studies, collections and series of works to keep everyone up to date.

@SalleeCreates On X.com

Recently, I found a few work arounds for the markers, see my update here – Liquitex Liquid Refills. In any case, hope you enjoy the new collection of sketches/under-paintings on fruit.

Fruits
Apple 5

Apple

Apple 4

One Apple

Apple 3

Apple

Apple 2

Single Apple

Apple

Apple

Mango

Mango

Mango 2

Mango

Orange

Orange

Orange 2

Orange

Guava

Guava

Secondly, more acrylic fruits and veg will be posted soon as I clean up those under-paintings and post them to x.com/@salleecreates. For those of you who have previewed some of my work before or if it is your first time, welcome. Same for the noticing, you may have noticed the inclusion of some new paint marker colors – blue, green, yellow. I’ve held off buying markers for awhile with the idea of getting back to brush and paint. Typically, I use only Mars Black, Titanium White, Unbleached Titanium, Neutral Grey 5 and a variety of ink pens. Nothing too crazy or extraordinary, just blue, black and red ball point pen, markers (black, sepia and grey) and number 4H pencils.

Additional Fruits
Pomegranate 2

Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Cherry

Starfruit

Cherry

Cherry

Kiwi

Kiwi

Dragonfruit

Dragonfruit

Pear

Pear

Blueberry

Blueberry

Raspberry

Raspberry

More Human Anatomy

Finally, I’d like to point out some older posts on x.com, with the main focus being human anatomy. Such as arms, bones, hearts, and the brain. Similarly, be sure to check those out while you’re there. If not, I’ll post a follow-up with those items included. The same goes for a new focus on superhero anatomy, where I’ll be working on musculature, structure, dynamic motion and some of my favorite comic publishers.

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

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Liquid Acrylic Refills

New Markers

Acrylic Marker Update

Acrylic Markers

Liquid Acrylic Refills – Back In The Lab

Lab Work – Liquid Acrylic Refills

We are back in business, liquid acrylic refills in hand and have found away around ordering smaller orders, parts, and dealing with shipping issues.

We now have Liquitex Fluid Acrylics on the bench. Honestly, I needed new markers, and found a refill fluid made by Liquitex which has been working well so far. There are no blockers, or blockages from the acrylic paint markers. It is a great alternative to buying or mixing brand paints, where viscosities and fluid flow rates may be off. Additionally, you can refill the markers already purchased and simply replace the tips when needed. I found the tips or tip replacements on Amazon for a relatively small fee. Next, with the extra tips and new fluid acrylics we are back in business utilizing the original paint marker shells or tubes regardless of size.

Paints
Refill

Refill Cadmium

Markers

Fluid Refill

Clean up

Clean Up

Apple 5

Apple

Vinyl Record Series

I will be shifting some of my lab time over to the vinyl record series next week to account for the markers. Ultimately, now that the paint blocker has been resolved, I can get back to work on the bigger pieces. It’s been a few weeks since I set that project aside to focus on sketches, fruits, vinyl records, the human form, in small quantities or usage, pencil/pen and under-paintings. I’ve been putting more emphasis on developing ideas rather than immediately diving into the final work or series. Stay tuned for a post about the vinyl work next week or the following week.

Finally, check out my x account, @salleecreates and give me a follow if you can. I appreciate the views and interest. Let’s connect if there is something you might be interested in purchasing or if you want something custom, created for your home or office space.

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Vinyl Update

vinylSeries

Check out @salleecreates For Updates

Vinyl Above

Handle Update Shared

Artwork – Mixed Media, Vinyl Artwork Updates

Check out the latest updates on the vinyl series, artwork, and lab work in progress over at X, @salleecreates.

It has been a few weeks since my last web post about artwork or work in progress. I have posted more of those work in progress or lab work on the x timeline. However, I will occasionally recap and share those items here on the website, highlighting new illustrations including medical, human form, animals, landscape, biologics, life energy, and more. This includes sketches, under paintings, illustrations, prep-work, 3D prints, 3D illustrations, 3D lines and more. So, check those out!

In this post, you can check out what’s currently in progress. I have shared several updates on the vinyl series, human forms, hero study, further exploration into the Mondrian Study, under paintings and more.

Keep track of what’s going on, what’s on the bench. You can follow along, have look over my other pieces, completed artwork, studies and mixed-media projects.

Currently, I am focusing my energy on around 40 smaller pieces. These are also shared in the X timeline, @salleecreates: Mondrian, Marvel Likeness, Human Forms, Energy, Landscapes and more. You can view my previous artwork update on Twitter here.

Finally, stay tuned. In the meantime, feel free to follow my work online @salleecreates on X.com. Take a look, and follow me if you’d like. Cheers!

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Artwork Update

Acrylic and Oil Based Paints Of Various Sizes

Lion In Solitude

Mixed-Media on X @salleecreates

Artwork – Mixed Media, Sketches and Artwork

It’s been awhile, let’s see what is going on, see our latest Artwork Updates on X.

I have to admit it’s been months since I shared any artwork or mixed-media projects, or provided any insight into my creative process. While I’ve shared a few marketing ads here and there, I haven’t shared anything on this scale in a while. I thought it might be interesting to share my before sketches,  unfinished work and even pieces that didn’t quite make the cut. So, here’s the idea.

20 Minutes A Day

I dedicate 20 minutes a day to my sketching, painting, mixed-media, and artwork preparation activities for new, in progress or pre-work. Most of my work is done in a few 5.5″ x 8.5″ sketchpads, which I will eventually transfer to canvas board, wood, or another medium. I’m not yet sure how I want to share these pieces moving forward; X, web or the combination of the two. This won’t be a comprehensive listing, but rather a good representation of the sketches and paintings I’m currently working on. Ultimately, I would like to showcase all of my work in some way, but for now, here’s a quick look at my artwork updates.

Mixed-Media and Artwork Updates
Switch Artwork Update

Switch

Buildings Art

Buildings

Dark Night

Dark Night

Different Perspective

Different Perspective

Art of the Human Hip

Human Hip

Human Skeletal Form

Human Form

Toroidal Field Art

Toroidal Field

Windows

Windows

Next, you can have look over my other pieces, completed artwork, studies and mixed-media or design work projects. In closing, this is just a continuation, more of a beginning on the site. I will continue to keep you all updated on my whereabouts, what I’m working on in terms of art/artwork, as well as things happening in and around the office here or what’s on the bench.

Currently, I am focusing some energy on around 40 smaller pieces. My goal is to continue sketching for at least 20 minutes per day. I am also planning to include more pieces featuring human anatomy, various animals, boats and aircraft. For those computer people from the internet, check out the ASCII Art post… very cool.

Finally, stay tuned. In the meantime, feel free to follow my work online @salleecreates on X.com. Take a look, and follow me if you’d like. Cheers!

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Power Switches

Switch Painting

Acrylic Power Switches Series

Zoomed In Housing Vents

Artwork – Switch (acrylics)

Lab Work – Power Switches

Back At It Again, The Light Switch Series is now underway, in Progress

It’s a start. Switches or power switches has begun, and acrylics are now on canvas. It’s been awhile since I last used a paintbrush on canvas. Lately, I’ve been spending more time on the sketchpad. A year or two ago, I sketched out a few smaller ideas, before moving to stretched canvas around the office. Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of smaller pieces. My preference for canvas size is 24″ (rectangle) and above. So, we are sowing new growth. For more of my work, check out the following links – Movement, Sun Study, and more under the acrylics tag.

It’s a start. This will probably be a 5 to 6 part series on the same subject, in this case, an old light switch. Who knows, I may decide to scale up a number of sketches at some point, once the direction is set and the subject matter gets ironed out. The latest revisions and work will be posted via X @salleecreates so check it out!

Take a look it’s a bit difficult to determine exactly what it is right now, but it’s there… Stay tuned for updates in the coming months! 

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Movement

Nautilus Shells, Reeds; Motion and Movement In Nature

Nautilus

A Study of Motion, Life and Water

Artwork – Movement

As more paintings come out of storage, let’s touch on Movement. We will be sharing acrylic and oil art form in the backlog.

Check out the motion series posted under artworks, which celebrates the concept of motion in various forms – whether in life, through sound, or in other worldly ways. The goal is to capture movement, light, emotion and action.

Below you will find a mix of mixed-media and acrylic works that study water elements, creatures, the night sky, and radio signals in motion.

Move
The Nautilus

The Nautilus

Shell Of A Nautilus

Shell Of A Nautilus

Reeds Moving In The Water

Reeds Dancing In The Water

Moving Shell

Shell Reflection

Shell Structure In Light

Shell Structure In Light

Change, the alpha waves and movement

Change, Alpha Waves

Radio Wave Movement

Radio In Motion

Finally, the movement study, motion if you will, has grown over the years, more pieces than most. I hope you enjoyed the Movement study, and would like to interest you in our other works, like the human form study. To learn more, you can do a quick search (or click the eyeglass icon and search terms like ‘ artwork ‘) for the artwork we’ve made available. At some point, we will post our work to social, you can find a link here @salleecreates. If you’re not on X, sign up today!

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Sun Study

Sun Light

Sunset Study

Rise and Set, Sun Study

Artwork – Sun Study Series

Raise and shine! Or Another sun set, sun cascading over the rolling water, salt, and sand. Let’s start, there are a number pieces to this study, more paintings to the Sun Study, mix media pieces etc., currently unearthing those from storage. Here we have a series of light; sun/sun sets etc.

Light. These pieces focus on the light (oppose to dark) from a certain light source, the sun and how it falls on objects, land, or water. For now, the following sunset works will serve as a storage/archive for the series. Created in various sizes, using acrylics and different mediums, we delve into the exploration of the sun.

More Light
Sunset Later In The Evening

Later In The Evening

Sunset On The Island

On The Island

Now let’s focus on more content, additional content/art will be added later, so please check back at some point. I’m a fan of the light and colors created at dusk and dawn; just before and after the best light for photographs.

Lastly, take a look at my latest sketches, more sketches that further define the sun study and artwork on X and progression of photos. You can also explore our pieces and artwork in the artwork category.

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Piet Study

Masters Piet Study And More

Piet Study

Inspired by Abstractionist, and Dutch Master

Artwork – Mondrian Series

Mondrian, The Piet Study

First, a brief look into some work inspired by the Dutch Master Piet Mondrian (1872 – 1944). Check out the MoMA website for more information on Piet Mondrian to learn about him, his style, and the abstraction movement.

Secondly, these are the only pieces I could find, but there are others out there. In total, there are roughly 10 or more pieces like the “deconstructed” building pieces.

Next, the Piet Study series spans roughly 12 or more years, with artwork given as gifts to family members, for weddings and more. The third piece features more deconstructed rectangles on canvas, sticking to brown tones, reminiscent of terracotta. Unfortunately, these are the only two pieces I have in my possession.

Outdoor Space
Squares 1

Squares 1

Squares 2

Squares 1

Squared Deconstructed Expressionism

Deconstructed

Additionally, more on that later. I’ve got more like the first two labeled “square 1 and square 2” where the deconstructed Piet inspiration is more of a one off. Mondrian has many more like some of my favorites:

  1. Mill in the sunlight
  2.  Devotion
  3. The Red Mill
  4. Lighthouse in Westkapelle

For now, let’s us celebrate Mondrian and enjoy the artwork. Check out my latest sketches and artwork at @salleecreates for progression photos. Lastly, you can also explore other pieces like the Piet Study, those can be found under the art tag or category for artwork.

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Form Study

Human Anatomy and More

Mixed Body Study

Human Form Study

Artwork – Human Form Study

Human Form Study, using acrylics and oil paints; sizes vary.

More images will follow. We will include a hand study and a tree study over the year. The main image won first prize back in college, highlighting various elements such as clouds, marketing, a human bust and the human skeletal structure. The second image is an old oil painting, created before university, while studying the bust of Alexander the Great.

The Human Form
Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great

Great Masters Study

Great Masters Study

Portrait Study

Portrait Study

Post Triptych

Post Triptych

The Woman's Body

The Woman’s Body

Just Over There

Just Over There

Hand Through Water

Hand Through Water

Hand Study Oil

Hand Study Oil

Lastly, a human form painting inspired by the famous “Girl With The Pearl Earring” by Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer ~1665. Although the famous pearl earring was hidden in this rendering, the study was an early ‘pointillism’ painting on watercolor paper. The final work was to represent the most famously painted by such names as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac ~1800. This study was very early on in my painting adventures, human form creations, and movement same as those created today. These are great starts, some have become backgrounds, textures and more playing a major role in other paintings. See those and more under the category of artwork. 

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Aircraft Study

More Aircraft, Single Engine Aircraft Study

Aircraft Study

Action At The Airfield

Artwork – Single Engine Aircraft, Acrylics

Love planes, aircraft of all shapes and sizes.

First, I have more sketches coming, one I’m working on now a Japanese Zero – A Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter designed by Horikoshi Jiro raising to the highest levels of infamy, wreaking havoc in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. One of a few I remember studying a bit closer back in the day. The Zero, the Mustang, Warhawk and Messerschmitt Bf 109. Many, or most of them are in pencil or have been elevated to pen and brush pen form.

Next, I am currently sketching up a few new ideas, including a large hauler. The largest helicopter in the fleet, the Chinook and an F/A-18 Super Hornet flown by the US Navy Blue Angels. Someday, I will get around to painting these aircraft, but for now, I only have the sketch version. Please check out the two examples on X, via @salleecreates.

Aircraft, Airfields and Airport Accessories
Aircraft Study 2

At Rest

Enjoy the Aircraft Study, those within this post and other works in this series. More pieces can are here under fine art or art search parameters. Be sure to check out my latest works and ideas @salleecreates progression photos.other artwork under the category named artwork in the same category.

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Acrylics Indoor And Outdoor Study

Study Of Life, Acrylics Indoor And Outdoor Study

Bridge and water garden

Waterscape, Vases and Flowers

Artwork – Indoor And Outdoor Works

An Acrylics Indoor And Outdoor Study, sharing various styles, vegetation inside the house and out.

Plants, Flowers and More
Acrylics studies - Anniversary Annuals

Memory

Acrylics studies - Red Pedals

Red Pedals

Acrylics studies - Palms in the sun

Palms One

Acrylics studies - Palms in the sun 2

Palms Two

The style, at this point is my own, which has been consistent throughout my career, most recently in a study of pelicans you can find those paintings by searching Bird Study or click the link. Color is important here, makes for good acrylics (paintings, mixed media etc. and so on) including indoor, outdoor, subject matter – human, animals, creatures, energy, really anything.. For the context of this  post, color typically comes in the surreal flavor if you will, call it my self-expression or whatever, I rarely choose the real palette represented in a study or model. Again, not to be a rebel, maybe perhaps to give it a different ‘life’. To create something with “a life of it’s own or on it’s won”, I guess.

I explore the world around us, using color and space to define the setting, mood, and time. Stay tuned for more updates. Check out my latest sketches and artwork on X for progression photos, or browse other pieces in the artwork category.

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Water Birds

Now, Pelicans, Herons, Storks and Egrets

Birds In The Water, Three Pelicans

A Study of Water Birds

Artwork – Water Birds Series

Bird Study, pelicans, egrets, heron, ibis and others around the shore

Hunting and Gathering, Around The Water
Bird B/W

Pelican B/w

On the Water

Heron On The Water

Birds Close Up

Heron Close Up

Highlighting various bird species through acrylics and photography. Below are a couple of shots of herons in and around the lake taken via drone – DJI Phantom 4 ProV2. For product information and technical specifications, visit DJI’s website. In the future, I will release a number of sketches, additional photos, and illustrations that will be available in print through Amazon eBooks and Print. Exciting things are on the horizon as we move into the latter part of 2024.

Birds, specifically ‘shore’ birds are one of my favorite species to cover. Herons, Storks, look (mostly) Jurassic or what I imagine life being like in those times. That said, I had followed a few Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias) and one, maybe more than one Shoebill Stork (Baleniceps rex) in and around the Florida waterways.

Now, there is a bit of a symbiotic relation to a family of ducks near by. Unfortunately, for the ducks at times, I noticed the herons’ (predators) came around duck seasonal migrations. There were enough small fish, turtle and such to sustain a Blue Heron or two, Osprey and Shoebill Stork. In that same vain, the birds took full advantage of a specific food source, duck eggs and ducklings in around the same waterways I was fishing. As you can imagine, the predators were looking for a vulnerable, nutrient-rich food source. I digress, the point, I had the opportunity to study, watch and learn large, solitary birds do what they do.

Stay tuned for more updates. You can also view my latest sketches and artwork on X @salleecreates for progression photos, or explore other pieces under the artwork category.

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Tree Study

A Season Of Change

Trees

Tree Study

Artwork – Tree Study Series

Changing seasons, progression of time. A Tree study.

We watch as branches sway back and forth in the breeze, a snowy winter is coming . Snow covers their barren branches, with no leaves for what seems like months. Out of the window,  we see the sun, and we follow this specimen through time a passage of time, as seasons change.

Season Change
Summer Time

Summer Time

Trees Dusk

Dusk

Morning Light

Morning Sun

Trees Late Afternoon

Late Afternoon

Night

Night

Trees Pixelated

Pixelated

Watch as the seasons change, growth after a tremendously long winter pause, makes for a nice tree study – a full progression (6 part series) of this particular area outside the house. Actually, this tree sits just outside the window, within arms reach. There were times, if a storm whipped up enough of a gust, the branches would scrap and the window. No damage just bone chilling noise to encounter during a heightened time or situation during a winter storm. New life emerges in the spring, followed by a spring trim. In the warm glow of late day, branches stretch, and bounce, pushing out their bark and leaves for more sun light.

More coming soon, please check back later. Be sure to view my latest sketches and artwork on X @salleecreates for progression photos. You can also explore other pieces and artwork in the artwork category.

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Clockwork

Automaton Creations

Together

Clockwork Series

Artwork – Clockwork

Let’s cover artworks titled “Clockwork”… Made famous in the book A Clockwork Orange by english novelist Anthony Burgess. A grim dystopian look at a group of young hoodlums, hell bent on raising hell, in this dark world of ultra-violence made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of the Burgess classic in 1975.

Clockwork is a mixed media creation that simulates an automaton’s interpretation of street art, taking on the task of being ‘creative’. It incorporates spray paint, markers, a paper pad, plaster, and board.

This hybrid interpretation of urban life is a mixed media series made of plaster and board. It focused on street art and uses various paint types including Krylon, Rust-Oleum and/or Dupli-Color aerosols. Check out the Clockwork series and others like it, which highlight various mediums, surfaces and mixed textures.

Street Work
Paint On Board

Paint On Board

Paint Horizontal

Paint Horizontal

More to come, check back later just finished a few new designs, using Prismacolor acrylic markers. It’s been about 18 years since I last drew up ‘Clockwork’ as a tag or street name. Far from being an automaton, I might start a new design at some point. Check out the latest sketches, mark-ups, and artwork @salleecreates for progression photos. You can also view other pieces and artwork under the category artwork.

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Together

Together, We

Us. We, together Can Over Come

Together

Connect, Be With One Another

Artwork – Together

More information will be necessary to fully understand this series around being “Together”. However, it is clear that this series serves as a celebration of family, whether they are blood relatives or individuals who hold a special place in your life, such as close friends.

The Symbolism

The series consists of two small pieces, white on black duotone acrylics, each measuring 5″ x 5″. As mentioned earlier “together” symbolizes the importance of family, whether biological or chosen. It is the love depicted in these paintings that truly brings them to life. 

Together Series
Us

Us

We

We

Other Work

If this series interests you i.e. Together, there are others to explore, such as the Form Study or the Tree Study. Regardless, there is may be something here that catches your eye. Check out the category search results for “artwork” to see more acrylics and mix-media pieces (studies) that have been completed. Take a look around and feel free to share your thoughts if you wish. Don’t hesitate to leave a comment or send us an email with any questions or feedback on the work. Thanks for visiting.

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Fine Art

More Fine Art Creations, Mixed Media, Acrylics, Oil and More

Art

Artwork – Fine Art, Design, Branding And More

Fine Arts and More. Below, you’ll find a collection of various works and subjects including line drawings, mixed-media, acrylic and oil paintings. Wood carvings are also in progress, with a wood fish carving on the horizon. Things are starting to come together with the wood carving tests. Take a look at the artwork – category, see the list of links below or do a search over in the sidebar. area to the right of this content (below if on a tablet or smartphone).

Artwork Series

And more, via @salleecreates on my X account. Follow along, if you would prefer to scan fine art there. Ideally, there is a good mix of work here, a few to jumpstart your exploration activities. 

Next Steps, Questions?

Are you new to the site?  Visiting for the second or third time? Below, you will find subjects “fine art” covered in Acrylics, Oil, and Mixed-Media, among others. Please note that topics related to Web, Web Development, IT Services and more are covered on the parent website sallee.io – services .The same applies to work  involving web and desktop publishing, graphic design, logos, press kits, etc. Feel free to explore, as we are open all day and night.

If you have any questions of available artworks, please contact me.  need specific guidance on style, vision, or problem-solving related to your work, please don’t hesitate to ask. Interested in a particular style? I am happy to share insights on color theory, space, dimension, and more.

For a full listing of artworks available, please reach out. The works below are not in any particular  order and availability may vary. Most pieces are acrylic, pen and ink, or mixed media. There are very few oil paintings remaining. It’s worth noting that some pieces are in storage or no longer under-glass. However, if you are interested, please do reach out.

Work

Thirdly, to clarify, my work is fluid, please ask about artwork we store in house. Others might have sold, or donated at this point. The reason? Take away, there are pieces available for purchase… where others have been purchased, bartered, or lost. Way of the world I guess, please call if you’re interested in a piece or would like something new.

You can my latest work online, design work, other pieces, work in progress artwork, studies and mixed-media projects. Or others on my X account, @salleecreates. Finally, this doesn’t mean we can’t replicate or reproduce these one-off pieces, in some cases, we can start anew, where applicable or necessary! Be sure to like us or share a comment; you get the picture, right!

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