Time-Lapse Painting

I tried filming myself................. painting of course! A little trial and error experiment before I start my next piece which I'll have filmed from begining to end. This is only two hours of painting and you don't see much change but I figured I'd show it anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPZjA1p3Bkw&feature=channel_page

What's New on the Board?

The latest is gonna be a larger painting at 30"x22" for Cerasoli-LeBasse. Here's a teaser...

Creative Process...

Arrested Motion has done a piece on the process of my latest painting "A Want to Believe" to check out the article and progress pix go to

http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/creative-process-eric-fortune/#more-6613

Tor Showing some Love...

"Eric Fortune has been turning his attention to a gallery career as of late, and the results?....Are to die for." -Irene Gallo http://igallo.blogspot.com/

On a serious note, if you happened to see one of my paintings tied to the railroad tracks as a speeding locomotive approaches...........do that shit. You know you want the painting;) Deweeeeeet!

A Want to Believe

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Check out the Original at http://www.copronason.com/
Also "A Moon of My Own" painting (below) at http://cerasoli-lebasse.com/site/
both Gallery openings this Sat 13th !

A Want to Believe....

Busting my anus to finish this piece. But having a great time painting it:) Should have the final up next week.

A Moon of My Own

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I just recently finished this piece while in NY. Took a lot longer than I anticipated. But I'm happy with how it turned out. Also had a great time meeting up with other artists and hanging out. I probably won't be back until my Ad Hoc Show in Sept 09 :(

A Moon of My Own Progress...

In NY...

working of course

Illux Con...I'm on TV^_^

Peep my section of artistic goodies around 52 seconds into the clip. I know what you're thinking....Eric's been workin out. Don't hate;)

http://wearecentralpa.com/content/fulltext/?cid=40821

On the Desk...

"A Moon of My Own" Refined drawing

Working on the Road

Here's a glimpse of a new piece I'm working on for Cerasoli-Lebasse Gallery while at Illux Con. As always stay tuned for the final and some progress pix:)

Illux Con...More pix

Illux Con...Good Times;)

New Fine Art Blog

I've started a new blog for my fine art.

http://ericfortunefineart.blogspot.com/

It's basically going to be info for upcoming gallery shows and my new personal works only. I'll keep posting progress pix and other goodies on this blog. Stay tuned for more.

ILLUX CON Paintings for SALE!!!

As some of you may know I was invited to participate at IlluxCon http://illuxcon.com/ The basic idea behind IlluxCon is to bring together Art Collectors and Artists. The Con is Nov 6-9. If you're a collector and see a piece you're interested in purchasing let me know and I'll be sure to keep it available for you. If you're going to the Con look me up:)

A Wish for the Mourning

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New Progress Pix

Gallery Exhibitions

As some of you may know I'll be participating in some upcoming gallery shows.  Here's a teaser for the piece  I'm doing for   http://cerasoli-lebasse.com/   group show in Dec 08.   

Racebrook Lodge

Just recently returned from an artists retreat at Racebrook Lodge in Mass.  Had an awesome time hanging out with the other artists and just watching everyone paint was amazing!

The Escapist Final

I just finished this piece a few days ago. It's been on the back burner for a few years now. It was originally started for a gallery show themed Monsters and Telephone Poles. As soon as I read the theme I got a flash of an image and sketched it out in about 10 sec. Literally. It took longer than expected to paint the forms around the female figure because I didn't have a clear vision of what I wanted. So I moved slowly and made adjustments as I went. I turned out completely different than expected. I'm happy with how it turned out. And def glad it's not on the back burner anymore:)

The Escapist Progress Pix and Close Ups

Andy Clarkson Again

My friend Andy flew into Escondido, CA from Columbus, OH for a show he was in. Project 57 at Distinction Gallery. Every work was 5"x7". The work was auctioned off and all the proceeds went to medical research. It was great to be able to hang out with Andy in CA. Great timing:)

Road Trip California

After Houston I planned on visiting friends in Phoenix, AZ. Didn't happen. Why? Painting got outta control and I had to bust some arse to meet some deadlines. I promise to hit you guys up on the way back.

I drove about 26 hours straight to muthergrabbin Anaheim(should've been 22 hrs. I need to get gps) I then slept for about two hours and took my ass to San Diego. That trip was another 4 hours because a semi-truck tipped over and exploded. Shiste!

Currently crashing at my brother and his girl's familia's casa. Here's Adam, my niece Jaydee, and my art desk garage set up.

Comic Con 08

Kickin it with some art Gangstas at Comic Con 08. It was an amazingly exhausting experience. It's my second time here and def not the last. It's a great opportunity to meet old friends and make some new ones. And def a great place for networking and getting drunk. Also, one of my faves. The pedicabs. The hairy guy ones of course!

(Lft Image: Cloclwise me and Kristina, Jon Foster getting his sketch on, Josh the Jizz-aims throwing crazy gang signs, then Woodrow Hinton coming back with one of his own. It might be easy for the novice to mix these signs up. Please note the thumb crook and flush fingers vs the point thumb and crossover. Both hailing from CCAD)

(Rt Image: Bawidamann, Me , and Dan. then Andy(busted) and Irene, Dave "Hired Meat" Crosland in the Hiddouse, lastly Me, Al, Johnny Boy, Chris, and Mark) Hope to see you all next year^_^

Road Trip Houston

Aight, as you may know I'm currently on a cross Country road trip. Destination San Diego Comic Con. First Stop(not including rest areas) Houston, TX. Chillin with my cousin Hien, who recently moved to NY, my friend Mike who helped with some posing for a new piece that turned out pretty nice. Thanks Mike. And bearded Eric.

Also, when I've been painting for too long and need a break I hire my cousin Tony here to handle my business while I'm out. 10 cents an hour isn't a lot of money. He's training to work at Nike. What!? You got something to say Tony??? That's what I thought. 40 pts from Griffendor!!!

Ooops

Whoa! I'm retarded! that pic is huge. But if you ever wanted to look up Woodrow's niznose now is you chiznance. Don't waste it. Or even better feel free to comment on it:) Spankis!

BaWoodridamann!

Yes, they're connected at the waist. Hanging with Andy Bawidamann http://www.bawidamann.com/

You can also see a piece of his on the upcoming Spectrum 15 http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/full_content.php?article_id=794&full=yes&pbr=1

And Woodrow Hinton Da Third(his MC name)
http://www.wjh3illustration.com/

Eating spaskettti with chili on top. Good Times

Mike Phillips ComFest

I met Mike at college and he was always one of those guys you had to keep you eye on. And he's gotten much better since. I saw Mike at the Columbus Community Festival. Here's a few pix of his more figurative paintings. For more of his work check out http://www.michaelphillipsart.com/

He's currently out in CA. Hopefully I'll get a chance to visit while out here on the west coast.

Late Blogging

Okay, I've been kinda busy lately. And haven't updated as often as I would like. So I'm gonna do some catching up here. And just post a bunch of stuff that I've been putting off. Hope there's something here to catch your interest:)

Joe Kovach

This piece was just finished by my friend Joe Kovach(http://joekovach.com/) and I think it turned out fantastic! Actually I love it:) Beautiful piece Joe.

Comic Con 08

Comic Con. It was my second year going and it's just as exhausting! I didn't see any panels or even much of the con. I was posted up around the artists section. And I met some old school peeps I ain't seen in a while, Dave Crosland, and Keron Grant. Both seem to be doing well. I also made some good contacts for art. I'm in a hopeful mood. I think I have a good opportunity before me. I don't want to jinx myself but I will try my best. And seriously, next year, no working around Comic Con. Mandatory!

Begotten Final

This is basically done. Although, I think I might want to go back at some point and pronounce his aura tendril thingys a bit.

"Begotten" Progress Pix

Here's a new promotional piece I'm working on. About 15x20 acrylic on water color paper. You know how I roll.