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Latest Piece!

Silver Shades

Acrylic on Wood Panel

 

Silver Shades is the latest piece of the ongoing series of Cowboy Pop Art. Following the advice of Picasso who advocated that risk is essential to the creative process and Davis Bowie who is famous for advising artists to embrace the unknown and constantly try new things, I casually visited and found a new path with my artistic journey.

 

Letting my creative mind escape from the norm is part of being an artist. After I salvaged my confusion, I found comfort in playing with a new variation of what I do. Toon style, or retro comic book art. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable comic book art styles. I labeled it Cowboy Pop Art as it is characterized by exaggerated, simplified and caricatured characters with bold outlines and vibrant colors My Toon art steps away from my usual style of work, but it is fun. It is a visual argument that is communicated by using satire, caricature, and symbolism to slightly express opinions and provoke a thought from the viewer.

 

Thomas Mix, 1880 - 1940 was the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent films. He was one of Hollywood's first Western stars. Mix hosts silver sunglasses, which are deemed cool for their versatile, sleek and modern timeless appeal that adds glamour with the rebellious edge of proclaimed high fashion.

 

Placing sunglasses on top of a hat became a common, practical trend starting in the 1980s. Driven by fashion, convenience, and the rise of casual, sporty styling. It grew into a widespread, trendy habit during the late 20th century as a just for convenience look. It is considered a stylistic choice for a "chic" look and a practical way to keep glasses handy without needing a case.