"Flying" used Canadian postage stamps & resin on canvas 16" x 16" (41 cm) 2023 "Flying squirrels do not actually fly, they glide using a patagium created by a fold of skin. From atop trees, flying squirrels can initiate glides from a running start or from a stationary position by bringing their limbs under the body, retracting their heads, and then propelling themselves off the tree. It is believed that they use triangulation to estimate the distance of the landing as they often lean out and pivot from side to side before jumping. Once in the air, they form an "X" with their limbs, causing their membrane to stretch into a square-like shape and glide down at angles of 30 to 40 degrees. They maneuver with great efficiency in the air, making 90 degree turns around obstacles if needed. Just before reaching a tree, they raise their flattened tails, which abruptly changes their trajectory upwards, and point all of their limbs forward to create a parachute effect with the membrane to reduce the shock of landing."
Wikipedia For all the classical music lovers out there who also use Spotify, I have created three public playlists that I listen to on a daily basis at the studio. All three feature some of my favorite orchestral based works, including: symphonies, orchestral suites & tone poems. Check them out with these links below:
- Symphonic Treasures Vol. 1 - Symphonic Treasures Vol. 2 - Symphonic Treasures Vol. 3 "The Vortex Series" used U.S. postage stamps & resin on cradled wood panels
Each 8" x 8" (20.3 cm x 20.3 cm) 2021/22 Available for purchase online at Saatchi Art Entitled the “Vortex" series, these energy patterns are based on work from Frank Stella's Black Series of the late 1950s. These pieces are my interpretation of an energy mandala. Each 8” x 8” piece from this series is made from approximately 130-150 vintage U.S. postage stamps. Each is signed, titled and dated on the back of artwork. Wired and ready to hang. "After the Rain" used international postage stamps & resin on canvas 24" x 36" (61 cm x 91 cm) 2023 Photographing a new custom commission "After the Rain" in my photography and resin annex studio before shipping. This piece has postage stamps from every continent of the world (excluding Antarctica!).
"I Have a Dream" used U.S. postage stamps & resin on cradled wood panel 8" x 8" (20.32 cm) This artwork features Martin Luther King Jr. postage stamps from the "Black Heritage Series" issued in 1979. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
"Return to Rainbow Falls" used international postage stamps & resin on canvas
36" × 60" (91.4 cm x 152.4 cm) Available at Artspace8 Gallery, Chicago "Winter Pastime" used U.S. postage stamps & resin on cradled wood panel
8" x 8" (20.3 cm) 2023 Click here to view Winter Artletter: Winter Pastime "Chakras" used U.S. & Indian postage stamps and resin on cradled wood panel 11" x 17" (27.9 cm x 43.1 cm) Intro To the Seven Chakras
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning spinning wheel. These are a system of seven energy centers located along the spine. Each chakra corresponds to an area of the body, a set of behavioral characteristics and stages of spiritual growth. Practicing yoga and focusing your energies during different postures can help you to align your chakras and get all the wheels spinning in the same direction and speed. Understanding how to fine tune and control your chakras through yoga and meditation can help bring balance and peace to your mind, body and spirit. There are seven chakras, each associated with a different part of the body along the spine from the perineum to the crown of your head. Each chakra is associated with a particular body location, a color, a central emotional/behavioral issue, as well as many other personal aspects. The seven chakras are: Muladhara- Root Chakra (base of the spine) Red Svadhisthana- Sacral Chakra (just below belly button) Orange Manipura- Solar Plexus Chakra, Yellow Anahata- Heart Chakra, Green Vishuddha- Throat Chakra, Blue Ajna- Third Eye Chakra, Indigo Sahasrara- Crown Chakra (top of head), Violet Through the movements and postures of yoga and various meditation techniques, you can learn to focus your concentration and energy to and from the various chakras in your body. This can allow you to compensate for areas that may be out of balance with the rest of your body. By balancing the energy among all seven of the chakras, improved health, both physical and emotional, can be achieved. This spiritual energy is known as Kundalini energy. In its dormant state, it can be visualized as a coiled-up snake resting at the base of your spine, the Muladhara chakra. Since the chakras act as valves and/or pumps regulating the flow of energy through your system, controlled and purposeful movements such as in yoga, or meditation techniques, can be extremely beneficial in realigning your chakras in a way that can cause great benefits to you in your physical and emotional well-being. New from the "Corner Series" for Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, San Francisco.
"Continuum" used international postage stamps & resin on custom wood panel 48" × 5" x 5" (121.9 cm x 12.7 cm) 2022 Images: artwork & details @simonbreitbardfinearts Join me tomorrow for a Holiday Open Studio Sale.
Visit my studio (201A) and all the other artists of the Cornelia Arts Building. I will have new artwork available for purchase in all price ranges and sizes! Saturday, December 3, 11 am - 3 pm Cornelia Arts Building 1800 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Simon Breitbard Fine Arts - Annual Online Trunk Show Sale
Their popular annual art sale will be bigger than ever this year! Over 100 artists participating with 30+ new artists. Artwork on sale for $2000, $1000, and $500 and under. Amazing artists & hundreds of artworks at discounted prices! Preview starts: Sunday, November 13th at Noon Sale starts: Tuesday, November 15th, 7PM Sale ends: Thursday, November 17th, 7PM www.sbfatrunkshow.com This Friday & Saturday!
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