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Ceramic Rhombus Tiles Fresh Out of the Kiln
Fresh out of the kiln. I will need to spend some time with theseHere’s the whole group – 12 tiles total.I have been experimenting a bit with some drawing on clay – then glazing/firing them to see what effects may be found. I hope to do another set soon. I will be continuing with this … Read more
Read MoreSanctification idea.
Some discussions about the “environmental” overtones with the trees and cut trees that I was working on sparked some conversations about sanctification. In regards to the trees that had been culled and the intended purpose for the tree once it was selected. God selects us to be more than we would be on our own. … Read more
Read MoreLinoleum cut project
My linocut setup at my desk. This process of a linoleum cut project is in the works too. I will have approximately 9 linocuts to experiment with some color and layering of textures. I am setting up a fun little project of printing these by driving over a rigged up “press” for under the tires … Read more
Read MoreCeramic Rhombus set in progress
After seeing some hexagon and rhombus shaped Islamic tiles at LACMA I really felt compelled to experiment a bit with how I may approach the matter. Where the applied arts and the fine arts cross paths is a place where I am curious about what can happen there. Since I have been so immersed in … Read more
Read MoreFirst set up experiments with Rhombus + Digital Imagery
With my current trend of working with the rhombus shape and the opportunities it offers in making non-rectilinear grids I have this first layout ready to go to press. This is a 4’x8′ piece of plywood that will be printed and then cut out with a digitally controlled router. The imagery I am using is … Read more
Read MoreBack of an Elizabeth Murray painting
Watching an Art:21 — this is the back of an Elizabeth Murray This is the back of my constructed hexagon piece.
Read MoreCohort 9 Post 1
The Day I Arrived Back from the Summer Residency at APU So, after all of the preparation and planning for my summer residency. I arrived on the campus at APU for a whirlwind experience. From the first minute on campus to the last minute after the hooding ceremony, it was one new experience after another.Meeting … Read more
Read MoreTree With Bushes
Tree With Bushes, landscape 1999 size: 11 x 14 in. media: oil on canvas, unframed
Read MoreMako Fujimura Lecture – The Four Holy Gospels
— New City Studio introduction of Makoto Fujimura —Intro from Jim Ballinger of Phoenix Art Museum —Mako: Part 1 —Mako: Part 2 —Mako: Part 3 —Q&A with Mako I was asked by a few friends to post this recording that I made with a very spur-of-the-moment method. This is an “unofficial recording” (from the middle … Read more
Read MoreAlone With My Thoughts
Alone With My Thoughts, 2013 size: 14 x 14 in. media: acrylic on canvas
Read MoreOrigins of my Object Series
When I had the opportunity to visit the Eastern Caroline Islands the island of Pohnpei, (location of Nan Madol) where some friends have lived their whole lives. They were taking me to the village where the carvers were. I had no idea that this particular trip would influence so many of my paintings in the … Read more
Read MoreRecent Pastels
here are some recent pastels.
Read MoreThe Grady Movie
The Grady Movie from Jeff Del Nero on Vimeo. This is a very short video featuring the saguaro cactus that is right outside my studio. I shot this in 2003, but recently after a violent storm, this cactus has been decimated. The pygmy owl I call “Grady” that has annually resided in this saguaro on … Read more
Read MoreJeff Del Nero – Painting Montage of Different Series of Work
Del Nero Artwork – Paintings Montage from Jeff Del Nero on Vimeo. A 5 minute montage of different paintings that I wanted to combine. There are works from my Object Series, Orange County Series, Worker Series, Plight Series & most recently my Curse Series. The music is “Iguazu” by Gustavo Santaolalla
Read MorePlight – sold
The Plight Series includes this pose exclusively. I have this particular pose as bas relief and drawing and in various painted forms. The way he is reaching/pushing in this pose allows very fascinating interpretation. I like the way it looks like a strike towards something, as well as holding something off. In other paintings it … Read more
Read MorePrickley Pear with Small Pumpkin – sold
Have you ever wondered what it is like to go to an artist’s studio and browse through the artwork? Not only on the walls, but in the studio racks that contain all of the artwork not currently hanging. It can be a ton of fun for an art appreciator and the artist too. This Painting … Read more
Read MoreSteve Larson – 200 meter race against time
Larson’s 200 meter race from Jeff Del Nero on Vimeo. This is a video produced my Jeff Del Nero, and many people from Open Door Fellowship. To witness the event of Steve Larson trying to redeem himself after a very poor performance in running the 200 meter dash the year before. This event is specifically … Read more
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