JUST LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Hi dee ho, I  just jumped into the Kickstarter pool this week.  I'm  seek pledges and support for my new art project that is a combination of traditional art, new media, and temporary public art.  I believe it's a great idea, so without going into all the magnificent details here, please visit my Kickstarter page now through Thanksgiving Nov 24 and tell all your friends.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovestoneart/harlan-lovestones-digital-portrait-project

WATER IS NOT FREE

There is a new documentary coming out called " The Waterfront"  concerning a water crisis in the city of Detroit, MI and its nearby community of Highland  Park. I encourage everyone to check it out cause it 's about something that effects us all. ..The right to clean water.

Here is are 2 links to watch: 

http://blip.tv/the-water-front/truth-commissions-detroit-1010227

http://blip.tv/the-water-front/the-water-fro

STARTING A NEW PORTRAIT

Hi There. It's been quite a while since I've painted a portrait, even though I enjoy them very much.  I have always admired the work of Gerhard Richter because he appeared to flip flop from abstraction to realistic portraits. Likewise, I often find myself going from one style to another.  Whenever I create a portrait I prefer working from a  live model, usually someone I know,  but a good photo can be the next best thing. Below, I have started sketching my friend Sabrina Nelson who is also a wonderful artist. Here ,I have tried to draw in every shape I could see, hoping to go back in with paint and  brush in a similar fashion.  However, I am always open to the fact  this painting  may evolve from my original concept into something all it's own.  I will post a follow up in the near future of Sabrina's portrait  and raid more photos from different friends to create more portraits.