The CREATIVE process - BACKGROUND Final

I composed the previous cloud studies to visualizes what i want the background message to finally convey. The clouds in the sky above cascade into the upper portion of the painting naturally as they would in the real sky. I keep content away from being artificial by staying away from inventing patterns that don't naturally exist.

But, the clouds almost create a step motion that draws the attention into the distant background up into the heavens. The clouds also lead you down into the foreground where the illuminated figure will sit in the golden throne, alluding to the power possessed to lead you back into the heavens.

The CREATIVE process - BACKGROUND

I want the background to convey a powerful message. I want the background to be deep, and bright. I want he background to be dynamic. I want the observer to feel overwhelmed and captured by the vastness and size of the background. That effect places the observer in a position of awe as they have to step back further and further away from the work in order not to feel swallowed deep into its content. The observer becomes lost in the painting at any distance and finds them selves falling forward into the work again, trying to capture and understand every little detail.

Im working on cloud designs for the infinite sky background. I want to create a god like effect on the observer. I want the observer to feel as if they are staring into an endless sky as they peer deep.

As you can see above, Im working with a couple of models that play with simple cloud designs. Clouds have a very organic shape which creates many dynamic shadows once these shapes are composed. A lot of work goes into creating these shapes, while keeping the lightness of the cloud. The difficulty for me comes into play when we talk about creating an infinite sky. The problem is perspective and making sure you create the right perspective in order to achieve the infinite sky effect.

My next illustration will show my finalized infinite sky rendering. Please leave comments and or critiques.

The CREATIVE process - Begining to end

I was recently inspired to create a giant piece of art work. New inspiration, taking steps through the creative process. Every piece analyzed, designed, redesigned, and made to fit within the work.

I am starting out with the preliminary work, the figures, the measurements, the colors, the subject orientations, etc. All aspects will be covered that comprise the bigger pictures. You can almost call it the outline for the painting.

At every step I post, I would like feed back if possible. I will post a particular section that is under construction, and you the observer can give constructive criticism. (Constructive criticism is giving valid points as to what and why you think something should be or not be.)

This will be a slow and gradual process, but once its starts to come together you will be amazed. Its all apart of the creative process.

Rohaun + Slick Rick

Rohaun + Slick Rick in Atlanta. What more can i say, i got to meet a master at his game.

Rohaun + I Do Music + ATL

We back at it again, this time at the loft in atl. "I DO MUSIC", is a showcase for up and coming stars. The crowd was live, the work was flowing, and all was well. Check out the vid.

I know i aint much for talking, but if u got a prob with it then (b.i.o.y.a)....lol just joking...

ROHAUN + HALO + ATL

Off the wall showing i did in Atlanta at halo lounge.
This place attracted all types of people, Enjoy the vid.
High Points of the night:

1. Was late starting the show after getting lost in the crowd of the art+beats and lyrics concert.
2. Pushing back drinks givin to me from random people
3. Some of the guest were so excited about the painting, they had to put in there own lil stroke.
4. Some chick snatched the brush from my hand and told me "your doing it wrong!"
5. Huff had to restrain another chick because she was trying to assault me about why i wasn't painting a picture of her.
6. Theres more stuff but you will have to hit me up to get the rest.

jazz for justice + Rohaun + Tallahassee, Mayor marks

This event was great. Met alot of interesting people that entertained me while i entertained them. Had a hour long conversation about Louis Armstrong (funny as hell). I didnt know he was the greatest trumpet player. Anyway Thanks to Mary for the invite, thanks to Dave for the connect, and thanks to Mayor Marks for the donation.

The jazz for justice charity event is a benefit for the Children's Programs at Legal Services of North Florida, a non-profit organization providing no-cost civil legal assistance to the poor. Regional and internationally known jazz and blues performers entertain the guests under the oaks at Tallahassee's premiere French Restaurant.

A donation for auction was a live art piece which was donated by Art Assist. The artist Rohaun created the work as the crowd enjoys the music by famous jazz artist from around the world.

Donation totaled 750 dollars from the painting, towards Jazz for justice initiatives.