Amy's AP Art Blog: Favorite Artist: Joshua Petker

I don't quite know the criteria for this assignment yet (and if we have gotten a handout someone please warn me now and I will be forever grateful), but I figured I'd start early just because I don't feel like doing homework for my other classes yet. I have quite a few favorite artists, but I've decided to go with the artist who's less well known (but in my opinion, deserves to be recognized A LOT more). My other favorite artists and favorite pieces are: Van Gogh (Starry Night), Dali (Galatea of the Spheres), Picasso (Portrait of Dora Maar), Man Ray (Untitled/Gold Lips), Duchamp (Bicycle Wheel and Prière de toucher)

JOSHUA PETKER

http://www.joshuapetker.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joshua-Petker/55343226135

I've been a big fan of Joshua Petker for a pretty long time now---starting from somewhere in late elementary school or early junior high. Here's a picture from his facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151122275521136):

TECHNIQUES AND SUCH: Layers a two dimensional portrait over a three-dimensional portrait; uses bold colors and lines throughout. He's good at using neon colors while still keeping it classy. If you look at his works on his website, he also keeps things pretty consistent thematically. This is probably my favorite piece of his right now though.
CONCENTRATION THOUGHTS: I'm thinking of extending this "realistic portrait with a twist" vibe, and using brighter colors

Here are some more of his paintings for you to love and adore:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151164541709393&set=t.772699392&type=3&theater