Danielle Domurat's Art Blog

Opossum in a Pear Tree - Christmas Card 2011

2011-12-29T14:56:00.000-08:00

With land development nearby, there are quite a few opossums running around our city neighborhood. With them and Gerry's current penchant for pears, I did my own version on the first verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The partridge is a little miffed that his spot has been usurped by the opossum, but maybe the partridge doesn't mind a Christmas break?

Xmas Rabbit - Christmas Card 2010

2011-12-29T11:50:00.000-08:00

This was an idea I drew on a whiteboard for a friend, Joe V, ages ago. With more skill now, I defined the character better and used it for my 2010 Christmas card. I think of this Christmas rabbit as a bit of a misfit and the uncle of the more widely-known Easter Bunny.

The Sack and the Black Letter

2008-06-24T10:49:00.000-07:00

Sack Pantomime school project. The criteria: 1) Sack sees an object 2) Sack reacts to it 3) Something happens. This animation is a statement on how the world isn't fair to naive do-gooders.

New Hampshire Coffee Shop

2008-05-05T23:15:00.000-07:00

[2008, Pencil on paper, 8.5 x 11 in] Back in January 2008, after Hillary's loss to Barack Obama AND John Edwards, she kind of "teared up" at a New Hampshire coffee shop. She quotes, "I just don't want us to fall backwards... This is very personal to me... I see what's happening and we have to reverse it." In my opinion, she didn't really tear up, but was just tired and who wouldn't be (especially after a surprising loss)? She's tough, but I'm for "change" and donuts (that's me reaching for the chocolate sprinkle one). Someday, I'll get around to coloring this drawing.

Jack Nicholson Caricature

2008-05-05T23:09:00.000-07:00

[2006, Pencil on Paper, 8 x 9 in] Caricature of Jack Nicholson from a Rollingstone photo reference.

Jack Bauer Caricature

2008-05-05T23:03:00.000-07:00

[2006, Pencil on paper, 6 x 7 in] Caricature from a Rollingstone photo reference of Kiefer Sutherland when "24" was hot.

Costa Rica Rainforest - Painting in progress

2007-12-31T14:16:00.000-08:00

[2007, Acrylic on Illustration Board, 26.5 x 12 in]

I'm still working out the colors and need to resolve the middle and far grounds. Hopefully, I'll finish it before the Spring semester begins.

Costa Rica Rainforest - Preliminary work

2007-12-31T13:04:00.000-08:00

[2007, Pencil on Tracing Paper, 26.5 x 12 in]

These images show some of the preliminary work for an environment painting of 30 different species. The thumbnail (top) is meant to establish major value areas in an interesting composition. The actual-size pencil drawing (bottom) is meant to establish the details and values for the painting.

Leaf Meets Rock

2007-12-30T19:55:00.000-08:00

[2007, Acrylic on illustration board, 10 x 8 in]

Object study for preparation of enviroment (see upcoming rainforest posts)

I Killed Kenny, I'm a Bastard

2007-12-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

[2007, Acrylic on illustration board,
10 x 8 in]

Egg decoration assignment.

Orchid Fantasia

2007-12-30T19:34:00.001-08:00

[2007, Acrylic on illustration board, 7 x 9 in, each]

Photo rendering assignment where I painted a black and white value study, then painted an "intuitive" multicolor scheme.

The Switchback MP3 Player

2007-12-30T18:34:00.000-08:00

[2006, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, 11 x 17 in ea.]

MP3 Player Product Design boards (Presentation Shots, Orthographic Views, Preliminary Sketches). Yes, I definitely "borrowed" the La Cie Disk Drive design for the MP3 Player. I thought the rubber border would be a cool, protective design for my MP3 player since MP3 players can easily be dropped. After much traditional drawing and painting, it was enjoyable to balance that with some graphic design this past semester.

Watergun Designs

2007-12-30T18:02:00.000-08:00

[2007, Marker and Colored Pencil on Marker Paper, 11 x 7.5 in each]

I designed these waterguns for a fun product design class. The first was inspired by the "Lost in Space" tv series, and the second used a Black Caiman crocodile motif.

Sun Rising News Building

2007-12-30T17:57:00.000-08:00

[2007, Pencil on paper, 13 x 18 in]

1950’s Building Design assignment

Albert Schweitzer Reversal Drawing

2007-12-30T17:52:00.000-08:00

[2006, Charcoal on bristol board, 27 x 17.5 in]

Charcoal drawing from W. Eugene Smith’s "Schweitzer at the Lamp" photo, 1954;

In Real Life, I Have Arms

2007-12-30T17:44:00.000-08:00

[2006, Charcoal pencil on paper, 15.5 x 20 in]

The goal of this self-portrait drawing was to be very sensitive to the line quality.

Community College Paintings and Drawings

2007-12-30T14:02:00.000-08:00

Prior to my study at SJSU, the following paintings/drawings resulted from my classes at the following community colleges: Sierra College (Rocklin, CA), American River College (Sacramento, CA) and Sacramento City College (Sacramento, CA).

Beginner Kayaker's Adventure

2007-12-30T13:31:00.001-08:00

[2006, Colored pencil on illustration board, 20 x 15 in]

For an article about a woman sports author experiencing her first kayaking lesson.

Octopus Hunting Crab with his Favorite Arm

2007-12-30T13:15:00.000-08:00

[2006, Colored pencil on illustration board, 20 x 15 in]

Assignment for an article about octopus having a preferred arm.

Ravens Playing with Black Feather

2007-12-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

[2005, Colored pencil on illustration board,
20.75 x 13.5 in]

Assignment for a children’s book. In this two-page spread, the ravens are playing with Black Feather, a young American Indian man, who
does not realize they’re just playing.

Pigeons Follow Roads

2007-12-30T13:04:00.001-08:00

[2005, Colored pencil on illustration board,
20 x 15 in]

Assignment for an article about pigeons using main
roads/highways to find their way home.

Bass Solo

2007-12-29T11:37:00.000-08:00

[Bass Solo, 2004, Oil on canvas, 30 x 36 in]

Sax Groove

2007-12-29T11:28:00.000-08:00

[2003, Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in]

2004 People’s Choice Award and Juror’s Commendation, Sacramento City College Student Art Show

Multichrome Bass Syndrome

2007-12-29T10:53:00.000-08:00

[2004, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30 in.]

The second painting (and currently, the last) of my "multichrome syndrome" series.

Multichrome Guitar Syndrome

2007-12-29T10:45:00.000-08:00

[2003, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 in.]

One of my first composed, large scale acrylic paintings.

This IS My Happy Face

2007-12-29T09:19:00.000-08:00

[2003, Acrylic on canvas, 28 x 22 in]

Self-portrait assignment; Most of friends say this doesn't look like me, but most of them don't know me - ha, ha, just kidding - I'm usually not this serious.

Orange Wine

2007-12-29T09:14:00.000-08:00

[2001, Acrylic on illustration board, 13 x 7.5 in]

I know this is weired, but it was a color-theory assignment from a magazine photo. Blending and
local color of objects were not allowed, and multiple color-schemes in different areas had to be used.

Moving in the Thick

2007-12-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

[2002, Watercolor on
illustration board, 18 x 24 in]

River City Cafe Flower Pots

2007-12-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

[2001, Watercolor on paper, 20 x 12.5 in]

Referenced from photo I took on one of Sacramento's many bright, summer mornings.

Sax for Change

2007-12-29T08:36:00.000-08:00

[2001, Uniball pen on paper, 20 x 16 in.]

Using the pointillism style to depict a street musician in Old Town Sacramento.

Two Becks

2007-12-29T08:29:00.000-08:00

[1999, Uniball pen on paper, 10 x 10.5 in]

Using the pointillism style and two overlapping images to create a portrait of Beck.