So was checking out some cool art from some of our university's local graduates when I stumbled upon this gem.
I checked out some of this guy's stuff and it was soooo awesome. The use of color is so lush and detailed. I really like stuff that incorporates abstract into realism, a lot like Matisse. Anyway, so here's his website:

http://www.mesart.com/jcarpenter

Here's his link on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2212194693

And here are some of his pictures:



[Edited on October 3, 2006 at 9:49 PM. Reason : well you can't link from facebook....]

10/3/2006 9:47:33 PM

meh, I'm not really impressed

this was the only one i liked (if it lets me hyper link)


otherwise, I dont like how he tries to hold your hand through the interpretation of his work, like you not allowed to make your own judgements

10/3/2006 10:10:10 PM

Why pay $2,000 for that when I can get a blood angel for $5,000?

http://www.jasonmyrold.com/Document/Artwork/Blood%20Angel/092800.htm

10/4/2006 3:01:38 AM

^^Yeah, that AND I could do without the descriptions of what his work means. Most of it is obvious and lacks thoughtfulness. This guy needs to play on his technique, not his boring observations.

[Edited on October 4, 2006 at 3:32 AM. Reason : sss]

10/4/2006 3:29:42 AM

he needs to quit watching movies and start living in his head.

quit the brief case and paint the truth....

10/4/2006 5:10:02 AM

Quote :

"Power Of The Wise"

10/4/2006 7:16:56 AM

I grew up with this kid, his parents are my unofficial aunt and uncle. Nice guy, I like his stuff. I'm too poor to buy real art right now, but still...good stuff.

10/4/2006 9:13:37 AM

Quote :

" This group is compiled of all my loyal viewers and friends that can not stay away from my undeniable talent."

Vain much?

10/4/2006 9:23:35 AM

his technique is good... but his artwork is just alright imo. A lot of people have good technique, it's their creativity which sets an artist apart from someone who can draw/paint/sculpt. Technique is just a means to an end.

i do like the colors he chose for the suitcase piece, but overall the subject matter bores me.

10/4/2006 9:36:41 AM

^ agree

he's got some talent.... could live without the small essays about each piece though.... either condense it to a sentence or a phrase or don't have anything...

he should spice things up a bit perhaps... take a few more chances with some subjects...

10/4/2006 9:41:56 AM