art by edward stewart

august '10 art update

2010-08-16T16:42:00.001-07:00

my last update was in april, which is terribly long ago. it's been a combo of forgetfulness and inactivity. it's not like i've been completely away from painting. i worked on a few pieces, and even have had 2 shows - 1 @ the rogue festival, 1 @ patrick contreras' violin studio. and, i've been moving along on some paintings. but, i finally realized how long it had been, so i put up a post. and, i started a new painting that i took a bunch of in progress shots of.

lambs to the slaughter - i actually showed this painting in an unfinished manner at the rogue festival. since then i've begun working on the faces of the lambs, and the overall coloring of their bodies. i took this photo today before i added some reds inside of the lamb furthest to the left's mouth

shema - this painting is based on repetition. basically, i've been writing deuteronomy 6:4-8 over and over and over on this board. i'm not exactly sure where i am in the process on this. it's developing some nice colors and rhythm and so we'll see where it goes. i've basically been using 5 colors and i think when i get it to an almost finished stage i'll write it one last time in white.

this next painting is brand spanking new. here's the board i began with:

next, i sketched out a thought of a figure in front of the tower theater in a grease pencil

and then color. shading/blending/whatever else will come later, this was about getting paint on it

some ground color added

shading on the body. love this yellow/green combo and the grays on the ground

so, that's where i'm at today. i'm quite excited to not only start a new piece but to just have it move along rather quickly. i've got to give the work a few days to set a little, but it's good to be working.

art update

2010-04-11T22:12:00.000-07:00

i'm taking part in a collaborative art project called "the underground garden," put together by local musician blake jones. it goes hand in hand with the release of the newest album from blake jones & the trike shop.

basically, each artist (there are a ton) are being given a 12"x12" piece of plywood to work with. the prompt is to think about how the local art/music scene is reflected by the idea of an underground garden.

here is my unfinished piece - it's due back to blake by 4/19.

admittedly, this is a crap picture. for whatever reason, i couldn't get a clear picture of the piece. i think it's because of the smearing i used. the piece is done in oil pastels, something i haven't used in a long time. i enjoyed working with them again, and so maybe there is an element of rebirth in it for me. i wanted to use a tree, a common symbol of life to be a symbol, or reflection of the growing arts and music culture in fresno. in the piece you see fruit of different valley plants (grapes, oranges, cotton, strawberries, all coming from the same tree, the same soil. but, this is also a take on the actual underground gardens, where there are fruit grafted onto other trees and so you have a tree that produces multiple fruits. fresno's art & music culture is beginning to bear fruit. it also comes from different branches. in the piece, there are 4 main branches, but this is more symbolic, as there are more than four branches, and more than four types of fruit being born here.

i'm more or less done with piece, i want it to be a quick reaction based on the inspiration.k it's not something i want to work and work and work on. that's not a reflection of the fresno art & music scene, just me & this piece. i'll be adding a polyurethane coat over the top to seal the pastels, and to give is some depth & shine.

the whole collective piece will be unveiled on april 24th at audie's olympic.

rogue 2010

2010-02-18T20:46:00.000-08:00

art update

2010-01-26T21:29:00.000-08:00

holy crap, i haven't updated this page in forever. and, i haven't done much work. but, i am working, and here are two photos of a piece i'm working on for this year's rogue festival. it's called "fly on a windscreen"

close detail of fly

the painting is moving along, and it'll be ready to show in just under a month.

july art hop

2009-07-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Pizza.
Paintings.
Pints.
All Free*.

Milano restaurant - 1243 Fulton Mall

*free is relative. you're free to look at and enjoy the paintings, and even free to purchase them. the pizza, well there will be free pizza while supplies last. then you can buy some. the pints, from the get go you're free to purchase that.

$50 art sale

2009-05-28T16:47:00.001-07:00

in an effort to generate some needed funds and clear out storage space, i'm having a little sale.

untitled 2007 - SOLD

leaf - SOLD

flow - $50

inspired by you, too - $50

movement in black - $50

movement in red - $50

feel free to poke around the archives and see if there's anything other paintings you'd like to make an offer on. i'm willing to work.

painting update

2009-05-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

as often happens, paintings get reworked or adjusted. diamond in the rough, a painting completed for my rogue show, is getting a little bit of that treatment. here's the painting as it was

here's where it's going. i cleaned up the lines on the building, and the building/diamond itself. i'm trying to move the coloring on it more into my "style" of painting, and hopefully it will end up something like the coloring of the sky in this painting.

upcoming art show

2009-05-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

i'll be showing @ milano on the fulton mall during july, and will have an art hop reception there on july 2, from 5-8 pm.

rogue festival 2009 - looks good, fresno

2009-03-05T12:12:00.000-08:00

come hear me talk about these four paintings and their inspriration
friday, 3/6, 6:15 pm
$4
ashtree studios

tower 4
oil & polyurethane on wood
sold

living in it
oil on wood
$175

diamond in the rough
oil on wood
$100

water tower
oil on wood, fire treated
sold

rogue promo channel 47

2009-02-27T10:57:00.001-08:00

this aired on last night's news @ 11 and during their morning show today.

me and my stupid mustache. damn. it was actually a pretty long interview, but that's how it goes, talk 5 minutes, get 10 seconds. still good exposure.

thanks to channel 47 & tony botti.

had i been more aggressive i might have also gotten channel 30. oh well, share the wealth.

rogue 2009 meet the artist w/edward stewart

2009-02-26T10:49:00.000-08:00

yep, i'm going to promo my discussion times.

saturday, 2/28 - 2:30pm
wednesday, 3/4 - 8:45pm
friday, 3/6 - 6:15pm

$4

Ashtree Studios (1035 N. Fulton St.)

rogue 2009

2009-02-12T10:43:00.001-08:00

art updates

2009-01-16T15:33:00.001-08:00

currently working on two pieces, the first being "fresno's diamond in the rough." not too many changes, just a little more time on it.

the second is the old fresno water tower. i haven't figured what i'll call it, but i've got the sky background started. this is going to be sort of minimalist. i'm very excited about this one. i used a torch to burn the outline of the water tower and love how it looks.

painting update

2008-12-29T23:57:00.000-08:00

good news, i finally know where my city hall painting is going. it struck me tonight, giving me a title. it's progressed quite away since the earlier photo below.

the new title: fresno's diamond in the rough.

as i painted and thought about fresno's city hall, i searched for its heart. i thought of confusion, i thought of politics as usual, and i also thought of the change that is about take place as a new mayor takes office.

the painting is currently a side view of the city hall, a view that i've always loved more than the front or back. something about the dramatic lines, the roof, etc. in my painting it really takes on a diamond shape, especially because of the trees and such the limit the view near ground level.

so, as i work on this painting, i know that fresno has potential. city hall could be a precious gem. or, it could just stay a diamond in the rough.

upcoming work

2008-12-11T23:41:00.001-08:00

here are two photos of the current piece i'm working on. this first one was taken with a flash, and then i dropped the brightness to reduce the flash glare.

the second photo was taken without the flash, and then brightened to try and pick up the colors a little better.

obviously, the colors are somewhere in between. obviously, this painting will continue to evolve, as it's far from done. right now it's just sort of abstract, and as it dries and i add more to it, the piece will take on much more of my feel to it. hopefully.

for those that don't know the subject, it's based on fresno's city hall. it should be one of three or four pieces i'll be showing in the roque 2009 festival. hopefully they'll all be based on fresno subjects.

recommendations?

2008-11-17T21:35:00.001-08:00

so, i've been wanting to expand my fresno building paintings to beyond the tower theater. i'll keep painting the tower, but i'd like to do some other meaningful/cool/interesting fresno buildings.

so, some that i've been considering are:
st. therese church (another recognizable tower locale)
city hall (love it)
security pacific building
the county jail

thoughts? other buildings you'd like to see me take on?

tower 3 - sold

2008-10-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

tower 3
oil on canvas

sold to someone that saw it @ the parkway show

parkway benefit show

2008-10-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

3 pieces for sale @ a river parkway benefit

shades of love
oil on canvas
$250

tower 3
oil on canvas, polyurethane finish
$200 -SOLD

tower 4
oil on wood, polyurethane canvas
$200 - SOLD

in progress work

2008-05-30T18:03:00.000-07:00

here's a painting i'm currently working on. it's untitled right now, and is 3'x3'

the beauty about working in oils is that if you don't like something, paint over it. i guess that you can do that w/acrylics, too, but i really like it in oil because of the weight that it'll give as you go over what you didn't like.

in this piece, i originally had a bunch of swirls. you can still see them in the photo, although they're covered. they start @ the bottom left and move up through the center. i was planning on just a light cover over them, and as i first started i thought it looked alright. the more i did, the less i liked. but i also got paint coverage over everything and color wise this is definitely where i'm headed on the piece. of course, i've got something i'm going to try on it as i continue to layer over the swirls, we'll see how i like that.

edward stewart may art show

2008-05-02T10:41:00.000-07:00

fading away
oil on canvas
$250

tower 2
oil on canvas, polyurethane finish
$150

tower 2
oil on canvas, polyurethane finish
$200

tower 3
oil on wood, polyurethane finish
$200

the scent of war burns my nostrils
oil on wood
$600

shades of love
oil on canvas
$200

orange crush
oil on canvas
$100

walking together
oil on wood
$250

living in it
oil on wood

welcome

2008-05-01T12:01:00.000-07:00

if you're looking for photos of my work, click on the month titles in the right sidebar. many photos can be found in the 2007 section

may art hop

2008-04-21T10:54:00.000-07:00

i just booked my next show. i had talked with the people during my last art hop show, but finally confirmed all the details

art hop reception
thursday, may 1, 2008.
5-8 pm

california arts academy
severance building - tower district
1401 n. wishon, at floradora

i also went over to view the space. it'll be interesting to show there, and i was able to plan some of the lighting for the event. it'll be a smaller show, probably 8 pieces.

as i thought about the upcoming show, it reminds me that in some ways i need to really think of my art as a business. well, at least to consider the business aspect of it. think of taxes; can i write off the money spent on flyers for shows? i know i can write off some of my materials purchased. i guess i need to keep better records for all of these things, as well as make sure i'm booking things (officially) further out. because, now i'm up against a show that's a little over a week away. flyers to be done asap. and that definitely means the show won't feature anything completely new, as i haven't finished the three i'm really working on right now. well, maybe one will get done. who knows.

fortunately, the set up should be relatively easy, as it's located right across the street from my place. seriously, i could hit this place with a rock from my driveway.

through the clouds - april art hop flier

2008-03-22T11:41:00.000-07:00

three in progress paintings

2008-03-14T18:40:00.001-07:00

here are 3 paintings that i'm currently working on. not sure if any of them will be at a point where i want to show them for my april show @ cafe corazon.

living it it

tower 4

shema

all three of these pieces are oil on wood.

edward stewart rogue show

2008-02-25T16:00:00.000-08:00

i set up my show yesterday (sunday) over at ashtree studio (1035 n fulton)

walking together
2'x4', oil on wood, $250

untitled 2007
18"x24",oil on canvas board, $100

tower 3
2'x2' (i think), oil on canvas, $200

the scent of war burns my nostrils
4'x5' (about), oil on wood, $600.

upcoming art shows

2008-02-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

@ the end of this month, i'll be showing as a part of the rogue festival.

here's the flyer. if you'd like one, let me know. if you'd like a handful to pass out, i'll give you some.

and, i've just confirmed that i will be showing @ my favorite coffee shop, cafe corazon, in april. so flyers will be coming for that too.

fresno philharmonic unabashed romanticism

2008-01-23T11:08:00.000-08:00

if you'd like tickets to see the philharmonic this weekend, along with my artwork, you've got to hurry! online sales end friday.

Unabashed Romanticism
Valentina Lisitsa, piano
Sat. & Sun. January 26-27, 2008
$24-59 adult
$10 student rush

rogue 2008

2008-01-22T17:13:00.001-08:00

rogue flyer

2008-01-22T14:56:00.000-08:00

today i did my flyers for the rogue show. i'll be handing out a lot of these, hopefully, this weekend @ my show @ the philharmonic.

Fresno Philharmonic Show

2008-01-14T11:42:00.000-08:00

so, i know i've mentioned it before, but it is almost upon us. i am showing my art @ the fresno philharmonic show on january 26 & 27. the phil has been working with local artists to showcase their art, as well as stimulate the connection between the visual and performing arts. so, i will be showing at least 15 of my pieces in the lobby of the saroyan theater.

(shoot, i need to get cracking on my promo materials for the upcoming rogue festival. i'm planning on using this as a big part of my rogue promo, as well as plugging my own work. the phil recommends bringing 1500 flyers to each performance!)

anyone want to come and hear the symphony?

Christmas Sale - (other new posts below)

2007-12-25T14:33:00.000-08:00

i know we're only 14 days away from Xmas, and most of you out there probably have already picked up something for your loved ones, but why not pick up something else? or, why not pick up a little gift for yourself.

how about some art?

i'm offering a great deal now, everything is 20-25% off*. that's crazy blowout prices!

sale ends january 15.

*does not include these paintings: fading away, sunrise, or weltanschauung. but, these paintings will be sold for 15% off! still a good deal.

art update

2007-12-11T17:43:00.000-08:00

here's a brief update of what i am/have been working on

these first three were quicker, small pieces done just change things up. they're all 10"x11" framed and will sell rather cheaply

plateau

sunlight over a field

light through covered glass

these next two are ones in different stages of a progress. the first has a bit to go, i think, but the second may be almost finished (depending on how it looks as it dries)

living in it (2'x2', oil on wood)

walking together (2'x4', oil on wood)

upcoming show

2007-08-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

good news! scheduled a show for...january 26-27. i will be displaying work @ a fresno philharmonic concert. they have artists showing. not sure all the details yet, they're sending me out a packet. but it'll be great exposure to a whole new crowd in fresno.

art in progress

2007-07-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

here are low quality photos of six paintings currently in progress

the stench of war burns my nostrils

tower 3

untitled

these next three are part of a triptych i'm doing.
the first has been painted the base coat again because i keep screwing up

sold

2007-07-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

painting update: asparagus has been sold. that is all now.

july 5 art show

2007-07-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

this guy has an art show this week @ tower mosaic. and, i lucked into hanging some pieces behind his work. so, if you're art hoping, please feel free to stop by. also showing are artists currently housed in fresno's juvenile hall.

thursday, july 5
1040 n fulton
fresno, ca
5-8 pm

show photos

2007-06-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

good show last night. sold one piece! traded another to a friend who does most of my frames and some other wood work for me. probably had around 60 come in and check it out.

so photos of the show:

art hop this thursday

2007-06-03T21:16:00.000-07:00

oh my gosh, i'm actually posting something here. well, i'm working diligently, and hope to put up photos of new work very soon. but, i just wanted to use the space to announce that i'll be showing this week @ art hop @ tower mosaic. 1040 n. fulton, fresno, ca. stop by if you have time on thursday from 5-8.

we only sing sad songs now

2007-03-04T22:23:00.000-08:00

8"x12"X3"
mixed media
sold

asparagus

2007-03-04T22:20:00.000-08:00

" x "
oil on canvas
sold

leaf

2007-03-04T22:17:00.000-08:00

" x "
oil on wood
$100

bubbles

2007-03-04T22:16:00.000-08:00

" x "
oil on wood
$80

movement in black

2007-02-27T22:59:00.000-08:00

19"x25" framed
oil on canvas board
$120

movement in red

2007-02-27T22:57:00.000-08:00

25"x19" framed
oil on canvas board
$140

your hand on the cross, my hand on the hammer

2007-02-27T22:54:00.000-08:00

15"x19" framed
oil pastels on canvas board w/light polyurethane coating
$80

(black) doubt

2007-02-27T22:46:00.000-08:00

36"x24"
oil on canvas
$160

tower 2

2007-02-27T22:40:00.000-08:00

36"x24"
oil on canvas w/polyurethane coating
$200

flow

2007-02-27T22:35:00.000-08:00

24"x18"
oil on canvas
$140

rogue 2007

2007-02-23T13:52:00.000-08:00

thought i'd throw another post out there for the rogue festival.

*disclosure - i'm showing @ the rogue festival, march 1-10, 2007.

crucifixion

2007-02-23T13:30:00.000-08:00

12" x 15"
oil on canvas board, polyurethane
$100

inspired by you, 3

2007-02-18T10:58:00.000-08:00

24"x18"
oil on canvas
sold

tomorrow will be better

2007-02-18T10:31:00.000-08:00

sold

tower

2007-02-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

18"x24"
oil on canvas
sold

through the clouds

2007-02-05T20:12:00.000-08:00

12"x16"
oil on canvas
$150

drip

2007-02-05T20:10:00.000-08:00

9.5"x20"
oil on wood
sold

sunrise

2007-01-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

3' x 4'
oil on canvas
$250

weltanschauung

2007-01-23T23:04:00.000-08:00

3'x5'
oil on canvas
$350

fading away

2007-01-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

24"x36"
oil on canvas
$180

detail of piece

shades of love

2007-01-23T22:56:00.000-08:00

24"x36"
oil on canvas
$180

inspired by you, too

2007-01-21T19:07:00.000-08:00

oil on canvas
24"x18"
$140

untitled (inspired by you)

2007-01-21T19:03:00.000-08:00

oil on canvas
not for sale

rogue festival 2007

2007-01-21T14:30:00.001-08:00