Bushwick Open Studios

I know this post is very short notice, but I'm excited to announce that I'm going to be a part of Bushwick Open Studios with 360˚. Arts In Bushwick BOS is a 3 day arts festival in Brooklyn in which local artists get to list their studio spaces open to the public through AIB. 360˚ Open Studio will only be open to the public on Sunday, June 7th, from 1pm to 7pm. The address for our studio space is listed on artsinbushwick.org or you can download the Bushwick Open Studio app from iPhones and androids along with the other participating studios/artists. For more updates on our open studio and 360˚ go to degreesof360.blogspot.com

Male Figure Studies II

Here are some pictures of some male figure studies from a couple different drawing/painting sessions. Email me for modeling inquires at austin.tabor989@gmail.com.

9" x 12" color pencil

3.5" x 5" ink pen

3.5" x 5" color pencil

3.5" x 5" color pencil

3.5" x 5" color pencil

5" x 3.5" ink pen

5" x 3.5" acrylic paint

5" x 3.5" color pencil

5" x 3.5" ink pen

Arts In Bushwick

Check out degreesof360.blogspot.com for updates on an exhibition/benefit auction that +Katie Joy and I are currently a part of for one of our photographs of a collaboration project we've been working on. 

Visual Diary IV

One of the main objectives for my Visual Diary series is to conceptually express the intimate details of my personal life using minimal to no words. However, I want the viewer to interpret the renderings and or words presented in each piece for themselves so that they may create their own unique experience. I believe in collaborating with not only other artists but viewers as well. My goal is to not only make illustrations that reflect my current state of being but to allow other people to draw their own conclusions on what the subject means to them. View the full continuing Visual Diary series at artbyaustin.carbonmade.com

Male Figure Studies

Naturally, the human figure has always intrigued me. I've began to pursue that interest and integrate the human form into the subject matter of my artwork. I always prefer drawing from life than an image or photograph. In the past, I've always had female models so recently I've made a conscious effort to challenge myself with studying the male body. If you'd like to inquire or volunteer as a model contact me at austin.tabor989@gmail.com

8" x 5" ink pen

5" x 3.5" ink pen

12" x 9" color pencil

9" x 12" graphite pencil

 3.5" x 5" ink pen

12" x 9" color pencil

 12" x 9" color pencil 

Darkroom Gallery

I'm excited to announce that a photograph from The Wall, a collaboration project with Katie Joy, has been selected to be displayed and sold at the Darkroom Gallery in their "Still Life/ Life Still" exhibition! Our piece is titled "Tune Out :: Turn On" and you can see the full image at degreesof360.blogspot.com or www.darkroomgallery.com

Visual Diary III

I know it's been about a year since my last Visual Diary entry but I have not forgotten the importance of this series. My biggest road block that I must overcome as an artist is continuous production and completion of artworks. It's something I'm constantly aware of and working on. Series like this one really help me with concepts, composition, and execution. For the full on going Visual Diary series go to artbyaustin.carbonmade.com

360˚ / The Wall

Over the past two years my sister, Katie Joy, and I have been transforming her bedroom into a large scale mural. The Wall was born organically without any longterm thought other than creative expression. It has evolved from a bedroom to a mural to an interactive performance piece and now a community project. We've always allowed other people/artists to freely express themselves on The Wall without any direction. Ultimately The Wall depicts all that life encompasses through freedom of expression using any medium preferred by the present artist. Considering its location, life goes on and Katie moved out of her apartment. Meaning we had to cover The Wall with white paint. Death and destruction are aspects of life that The Wall never ignored. Throughout its deconstruction we were able to experience a beautiful stage of its lifespan. And though it now resides under layers of white paint with a new resident in its space, The Wall lives on. It's energy has not been forgotten by all who took part. We are now carrying out the ideals of The Wall through a community project called 360˚. This project involves other artists and all forms of expression as The Wall did. We'll be exhibiting The Wall and 360˚ throughout festivals and galleries nationwide. For continuing updates on The Wall and 360˚ go to http://degreesof360.blogspot.com and for previous posts on this blog, search "The Wall Update".

Evolution of a Painting II

This piece has come so far since I first started it about 3-4 years ago. Though I haven't worked on it daily, it's transformed in so many ways visually. However, for me, conceptually it's carried the same theme throughout its lifespan. This piece has promoted exploration/discovery within myself. Working on this painting has become a therapy session. I suppose all works of art could be considered therapeutic but this one particularly holds so much weight to me. In a way, this painting has become more about its process and less about its outcome. I never feel finished with my paintings and after all the years, I still feel this painting is incomplete. I'm almost there but here's its progress thus far. If you want to see it's origin, look back at Evolution of a Painting I