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Discussing My Still Life Drawing, Using Black Charcoal

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Still Life Drawing, Using Black Charcoal Sticks“…

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to create a still-life illustration, based on an arrangement of objects placed in the center of the room, using black charcoal sticks on grey 18×24 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: Amazing how you captured the shading so well, the Kleipe’s always had a knack for drawing exactly what we see in front of us!

Still Life Drawing, Using Black Charcoal Sticks

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I originally posted the following artwork I created, along with comment, onto my Facebook wall…

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

My Commentary: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to create a still-life illustration, based on an arrangement of objects placed in the center of the room, using black charcoal sticks on grey 18×24 paper.

Discussing My Artwork, “The Gift of Democracy…“

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “The Gift of Democracy…“…

Rayn: Created in December of 2008 using Photoshop.

“Be Grateful, Citizens of Iraq! America has given you the gift of Democracy!” (by Rayn)

“Be Grateful, Citizens of Iraq! America has given you the gift of Democracy!”
(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: Yes! Nice job! I’m sure Iraqis everywhere are thanking their lucky stars for our precious gift!

Rayn: Yes… Their coveted dream of democracy is now a reality…

Jordan K.: lol ya – and now….back to afghanistan!!!

Discussing My Recreation of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Recreating Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s Cira-1759 ‘Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa’“…

Rayn: Created in Spring 2000 for art class at Stony Brook University.

The assignment was to recreate an illustration of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo‘s cira-1759 “Gateposts and Outbuildings of a Villa” using black ink, a dip pen, water and a paint brush on white 8×10 paper.

(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: I love your works with black ink, they always come out looking perfectly shaded and professional

Rayn: Much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoy it!

Earlene E.: I feel motivated
I think I might post some of my artwork

Rayn: Skillz!

Earlene E.: i hear ya
i got a little somethin somethin goin on

Discussing My Artwork, “Spreading Democracy…”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my artwork, “Spreading Democracy…“…

Rayn: Created in December of 2008 using Photoshop.

“I’m doing my part to help spread democracy! Are YOU?” (by Rayn)

“I’m doing my part to help spread democracy! Are YOU?”
(Artwork by Rayn, and originally located here)

Sara: America: Helping spread democracy one explosion at a time! Great work here!

Rayn: Thanx! Democracy at Gunpoint! The American Way!