‘Nother quick post with a couple more birds 
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More Birds!
May 4, 2013Birds
April 28, 2013
I love animals. I feel a strong kinship with many of them, even a spiritual connection. Birds are an especially powerful symbol for me. A link between heaven and earth. Sometimes they feel to me like they must be psychopomps, sometimes I wonder if maybe they aren’t guiding new or reincarnated souls into this world. Maybe they do all of that and more!
I just know I love to see them. I love to watch them fly. Here are a few new drawings of birds I finished recently that I hope you enjoy.
Ghost in the Machine
April 6, 2013
“Ghost in the Machine” by Todd Powelson
Here is a new piece I finished recently called “Ghost in the Machine“.
Artwork @ Frisch
March 17, 2013
The fine folk at Frisch have given me the opportunity to hang some artwork in their restaurant. It looks damn nice, I’ve got to say.
Frisch is a Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant that serves very tasty food. I’ve been vegetarian for a number of years now, and it is always nice to find a restaurant that serves great vegetarian food. I love food that is good and spicy, and I’m always on the lookout for Jamaican Jerk, so its easy for me to recommend Frisch’s “Fancy Boy”.
Stop in, get some treats, and check out some artwork.
Frisch Compassionate Eatery
779 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Bird of Prey
February 17, 2013
“Bird of Prey” by Todd Powelson
Here is another piece I finished a little earlier this week. I drew most of this using Adobe Ideas, but finished up in Illustrator.
Birds in general are the best, but birds of prey always grab my attention. They are a treat to come across, and it was fun to draw this one.
SLC White Party: A Night at the Moulin Blanc – Utah Arts Alliance
January 20, 2013
Poster Design by Todd Powelson
The SLC White Party, hosted by the Utah Arts Alliance, will be an evening to remember. Here is a description of what all is planned:
The 12th Annual White Party is this month! What is the White Party? Think all WHITE dress code: tuxedos, top hats, ball gowns, and all sorts of fun costumes. What can YOU do with white? This year’s theme is Moulin Blanc. We are channeling Parisian bohemian performance and style this year such as Moulin Rouge in its heyday! This is one of the most anticipated events for those in the know in Salt Lake City for 12 years running. Enjoy live performances, live music, cabaret, dancing, drinks, art, and much more. $30.00 at the door, ($21.00 pre-sale)—all proceeds benefit Utah Arts Alliance programs.
SLC Arts Hub
663 west 100 south, SLC, UT
January 26th, Doors open at 9pm (21+ event)
facebook.com | Event
utaharts.org
Ticket info: utaharts.ticketbud.com/slc-white-party-moulin-blanc
Check it out, I also did the poster illustration and design for this year’s event, shown at the top of this post. Fun fun!
Ghost
January 10, 2013
“Ghost” by Todd Powelson
In addition to the posts about art history, exhibits, comic books, artists and local events, I think I am going to start posting my artwork as I finish it a bit more regularly here on ArtDuh. Its not that I don’t post my work here, but I haven’t wanted to feature it here too much I guess. That reluctance has been gradually changing lately, and now it isn’t there anymore.
Here is a picture that I finished last night. It is really a sketch for another idea I have brewing in my mind, but I think it also stands pretty well on its own as a finished piece too.
Music is Another Planet
January 8, 2013
“Song” – by Todd Powelson
I finished the picture above just before Christmas, but I’ve held off on posting it anywhere because I have some plans for the piece. But I’ve decided to post it regardless, while those plans come together…
This image shows something I just kept thinking about. For whatever reason, I kept thinking about a guitarist singing flowers and I had to draw it to get it out of my head.
I hope you enjoy!
Tweet me!
December 23, 2012
I’ve known for a while that I’ve needed to update my personal website, toddpowelson.com, and I decided a month or two ago that I would redesign it by the New Year. I am a graphic / web designer, but sometimes it seems like the very last thing I am able to work on and update is my own personal site. Well, I’ll probably still tweak it a bit here and there but I’m happy to say that the redesign is pretty much done, and with a little over a week to spare.
Take a look, browse my portfolio, and let me know what you think.
One of the reasons I really wanted to redesign my site was so I could get your direct feedback through Twitter. You’ll notice on my new homepage there is a little widget asking for you to send me a tweet. I’d love to hear from you. I’m collecting ideas, in 140 characters or less, that you’d like to have me draw. You can also email me at toddpowelson {at} comcast.net. Describe be a person, place, or thing. If you do get in touch, I will send you a drawing that you’re tweet inspired in my mind and imagination.
Cheers!
Figure Drawing with Adobe Ideas 2.5
December 2, 2012
This last Tuesday evening I did some figure drawing. It has been a while, but it is always nice to take the time and draw from life. The drawing session was hosted by the very nice people who put together Sketch Cabaret.
The poses are quicker than I am used to, with the model starting out with quick 2-5 minute gestures, then extending to 30 minutes and finally a 50 minute pose. Even though it requires that I draw faster than I am used to, I really liked that too. It helps me break the form down into the most basic elements.
I’ve been using my iPad along with Adobe Ideas for figure drawing. It makes things so much easier, not having to cart all of my markers and paints around. The day before Adobe released an update to their Ideas app, and this was the first time I’d really used it. I love what they’ve done. New brushes, a paint bucket, new layer options. Without a doubt, Adobe Ideas is heading in the right direction and keeps getting better and better.
A very good night, and I plan on doing a whole lot more drawing with Sketch Cabaret.
