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Lennon
John Lennon, mixed media on canvas. Just completed. Contains spray paint, nail polish, acrylic, ink and paint markers. To those with food allergies, this painting does NOT contain nuts, shellfish, chocolate, soy, or actually anything which could be considered “food” by anyone who is even remotely sane.
nico
Nico is the oldest of all the people in this series of artists who died tragically before their time. It was just tragic to ME, I guess, because she was strung out on heroin, managed to get OFF heroin, then died shortly afterward from a brain hemorrhage. I don’t know…it kind of felt…unjust to me.
New series “Before their Time” almost done.
I’m super excited about my new series, “Before their Time”. The ones that are done are pictured here: “Biggie”, “Jimi”, “Basquiat”, “Cobain” and a bit of “Janis” in the right corner.
Here’s a pretty lo res shot of a few of the pieces in the series.
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly is so amazing to me! I HAD to make sure to include him in this new series.
He has inspired so many millions of people and he only lived to be 22! His death by plane crash with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper was just a huge tragedy. To lose 3 superstar musicians in an instant like that. It was before my time, but I imagine that just created a ripple of sadness through the world.
Buddy Holly #rawartists #rawlasvegas #rawartists.org #mixedmedia #beforetheirtime, originally uploaded by i am drexel.
Here’s one piece for my upcoming Raw Artists Las Vegas show on Thursday. The theme of the series is “Before their Time”. If you’re in the area the show is Thursday, June 28th 8pm – midnight @ The Royal House, 99 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas. Stop by!
XO, dreXeL
dreXeL in Cork, Ireland
Just got a facebook post from my friend, Caitlin. So excited! It’s crazy to me when someone sees my artwork in some random place and lets me know about it.
Symbiosis
Final painting of the “Moving Forward” series for upcoming silent auction. 16 x 20 Mixed media on canvas.
Glimmer of Hope
Glimmer of Hope, originally uploaded by i am drexel.
2nd in the “Moving Forward” series for upcoming silent auction. 16 x 20 Mixed media on canvas.
If You Really Look
If You Really Look, originally uploaded by i am drexel.
!st of 3 paintings themed “Moving Forward” for upcoming silent auction. 16 x 20 Mixed media on canvas.
tea time
The original painting was sold to one of my awesome collectors, but I’m working on making it print ready now. I think I shall make a new iphone case for myself with it!
In other news, my first First Friday was really fun! So nice to meet other artists there and other art enthusiasts and general local people having a good time. First Friday in Las Vegas is quite fun, and with the new acquision I am extremely positive that it will continue to get larger, more fun and infinitely awesomer over the months.
Interview at RAW Las Vegas!
Here’s an interview that the amazing Pascal Quak edited from the RAW Las Vegas show last month. He’s a total superstar. I am so honored to be a member of RAW. So many great artists. So many great staff. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can’t wait for more. Love, dreX
“melancholy”
Here is another of my pieces from the recent RAW show. this is one of my favs. i think i’ll make an iphone case out of her…
the dreXeL wall of japanophilia
This is a photo of my part of the Raw show last Thursday. More photos coming…
xoxo dreX