feb14

feb14, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Played Skinny Puppy during this piece... :)

Feb13

Feb13, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Here is what a cupid looks like in my world...no bow and arrow--he just takes a bite out of your tuckus.

feb12

feb12, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Monster-A-Day on Facebook

Pencil sketches,ink drawings,charcoal, watercolour ..whatever I happen to grab will transform into some beast. I truly hope to upload a monster a day.
Self-imposed rules:
1. no more than 15 minutes
2. just letting it all 'hang out' with less concern for a polished piece...just raw in the moment creating

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=276814377571&ref=mf
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feb11

feb11, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

*I've now had some requests to purchase these drawings...if you are interested in owning an original - contact me and we'll make arrangements. $25 within Canada--includes shipping. size is 8.5" x 5.5 "

Monster-A-Day on Facebook

Pencil sketches,ink drawings,charcoal, watercolour ..whatever I happen to grab will transform into some beast. I truly hope to upload a monster a day.
Self-imposed rules:
1. no more than 15 minutes
2. just letting it all 'hang out' with less concern for a polished piece...just raw in the moment creating

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=276814377571&ref=mf

feb10

feb10, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Monster-A-Day on Facebook

Pencil sketches,ink drawings,charcoal, watercolour ..whatever I happen to grab will transform into some beast. I truly hope to upload a monster a day.
Self-imposed rules:
1. no more than 15 minutes
2. just letting it all 'hang out' with less concern for a polished piece...just raw in the moment creating

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=276814377571&ref=mf

feb02

feb02, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

The Groundhog became a snack ... made the wrong prediction. I want spring NOW!

Monster-A-Day on Facebook

Pencil sketches,ink drawings,charcoal, watercolour ..whatever I happen to grab will transform into some beast. I truly hope to upload a monster a day.
Self-imposed rules:
1. no more than 15 minutes
2. just letting it all 'hang out' with less concern for a polished piece...just raw in the moment creating

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=276814377571&ref=mf

Monster-A-Day

To help fan the fires of creativity I decided to start a fun Facebook group called
Monster-A-Day. I'll post a drawing a day with less focus on the polished,finished piece and rather the loose ,edgey raw sketch. Ink,pencil, watercolour or mishmash of things...whatever I grab that day. The only rule is that it takes no more than 15 minutes from start to finish.

It began just a few days ag, but seems to be getting some attention, here's a link and a couple of samples...

If you not on Facebook I've also posted them on Flickr.

Comic Style Record Paintings

Kitty Litter, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

The series of comic styled record paintings I started in 2009 were very well received. They all sold with alot of interest for more. I had and still am having alot of fun making them- to the point I feel like I can't part with a few because they are just so funny. ahh well.

Visit www.gnarledbranch.com
to view more --available for purchase as well.

Night Horrors

Night Horrors, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Yet another painted jewellery box- this is the back of it.

Done only using white on black.
To view more...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Sweet Dreams II

Sweet Dreams II, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

A couple of months ago I did a painted jewellery box (wonkie) that looked like a boy sleeping in a comfy bed with all the monsters underneath. The idea came by really utilizing the shape of the wooden jewellery box.
This time I did a little girl version, this is a zoom.
Here's the link for plenty more photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Me aka The Gnarled Branch

Me aka The Gnarled Branch, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

a recent photo of yours truly altered a bit in corel photopaint...i'm not a digital artist, but happy with the mood of this image.

A Rose for Virtue

A Rose for Virtue, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

This is part of a series of miniature pieces --mixed media on canvas board, with the size not exceeding 5" x 6".

Are you on Facebook?

Please join up on The Gnarled Branch fan page for latest works,shows,updates and news regarding new shops in and around North America where you can buy my work.
Here's the link!

http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/The-Gnarled-Branch/7850923185

The Cabinet of Ill Repute

The Cabinet of Ill Repute, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Two more mini wonky's have been posted on Flickr. Many pics of each from various angles.

The two posted are... The Cabinet of Ill Repute and The Gatherers.

Keep posted for soon to be released photos of the horrific themed full size wonky...it's due date for completion is within 7 more days.

Just In Time for Prom

Just In Time for Prom, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

This piece will included in the Super Happy Bacon art solo show at the Loose Canon in Hamilton.

Lots of surreal pop and oddness abound.

Zilliputt (No frame)

Zilliputt (No frame), originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

new works for May...

yabbadabba doo.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch

New Works

Here are some dribs and drabs of newer pieces...record art,canvas work etc. Be sure to drop by here for the rest...http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

NOW magazine

A few weeks ago I installed my art and painted records at Mad Factory Boutique Salon
www.madfactory.ca


They were recently featured on NOW Toronto and a few pics and a quick plug about my work was mentioned.


http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/stores-story.cfm?content=168831

Baby Food Jar Lid Pins

Hello all, and happy Spring- so refreshing to be able to step outside and get a little spring air in the ole windbags...

This post will document the steps involved to make jar lid pins - baby food jar lids (to give you a sense of scale) and each piece has an original painting inside protected by resin and a pin mount attached to the back.
I really don't know if there's anything like this out there, I've googled and checked Etsy , so this might be kinda new and fresh!
They will be available for sale on my website www.gnarledbranch.com as well as Etsy when I get pics posted there...

This is pretty much a sneak peek for you Gnarled Blog readers...



The above is the sheet of relatively finished mini paintings ... drawn and painted
to within requirements of the diameter.



The image is now placed in the cap with resin coating cured.




Pin mount is attached to the back using a high quality adhesive that bonds metal to metal.



Ready for market!

Thanks and don't forget to see me on Youtube and Flickr... look up The Gnarled Branch!

Made it to Juxtapoz!

A few samples of my art is now up in the 'readers art' section of Juxtapoz Art and Culture...

www.juxtapoz.com


www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch






http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5723&Itemid=59

"Brush Out Breast Cancer"

Well here I go again!

I've registered with The Weekend to End Breast Cancer which is a two-day, 60-kilometre walk through the neighbourhoods of Toronto.

Breast Cancer has affected me both through family and a close friend -so I have that desire to do 'my part'.

So...now it's all about fundraising,training walks, more fundraising....did I mention fundraising?

To participate in the Walk, the minimum that needs to be raised is $2000, but I hope to surpass that through my art!

Times are tough that's for sure, but I think
my fundraiser called "Brush Out Breast Cancer" will enable me to reach my goal and surpass it.

I'll be asking boutiques,galleries,restaurants and whomever else that will listen, that I'll do a painting 'live' on the premises - and while I work,people can donate and watch as I bring a canvas to life.
The finished piece then may be bought by the
business, auctioned off, leased or bought by a customer with all the proceeds going to my fundraiser.

Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more are issued.

Art and raising money to conquer Breast Cancer- how can you go wrong----well, you can't!

If you have any suggestions,ideas or thoughts as to businesses that may be up for this -let me know, there's alot of work to do between now and the end of August -so any help is greatly appreciated!

If you would like to donate here's the link or you can send me an email...

http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2009?px=2888579&pg=personal&fr_id=1323


here's the Facebook link
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=76635790015&ref=nf