Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
New Work!
These are the prints I turned in for my last Intro to Digital Photography assignment. Anyone recognize where the third photo was taken? :)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Photography Class
Hey y'all! I just finished up a traditional black & white photography class this month. It was so fun to be taking pictures and developing in the darkroom... I haven't done that in about 10 years! I will be posting some of my work here very soon! Check back for updates!
<3,
Alex
<3,
Alex
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Works in Progress...
Here are a couple of paintings in progress...
This painting is not yet titled. It depicts a Hurricane Katrina victim's creative shoes.
This painting is not yet titled. It depicts the moments after a waterbirth. I'm fascinated by waterbirthing. Its just so much more beautiful than the hospital birth environment. Don't get me wrong, though. Birth is what it is. A miracle.. no matter which route you take to get there.
Thanks for visiting!
Check back for updates!
<3,
Alex
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Finally!
After what seemed like a long January, I finally finished my portfolio for my USC application. Honestly, it was a miracle. Just ask my mom, lol. I've never really been able to finish projects quickly, and this was no ordinary project. I had to put together a portfolio of at least 10 pieces, and since I had procrastinated, I only had a month to do it. According to my track record, it was impossible. But with God, all things are possible, and He sure delivered on that promise! I finished without a day more to spare, but I finished well. Yes, I felt stressed out at times, but thinking about the fact that only a miracle could get me through it actually lifted the burden off my shoulders. Yes, I had to do the work, but He provided the wisdom and grace to actually get it done.
One example of His guidance was when I had just finished a major piece. It had taken a lot of work and time and I had 3 significant pieces to finish in not much time. I asked him to give me a strategy.. and he did. I just felt Him saying that I should work on the pieces that needed less work, and leave the one that needed the most work for last. Not really my usually plan of attack, but I did it anyways. And when I was almost done with the second one, I realized that the third painting didn't even qualify for the portfolio!!! Imagine if I had spent all that time working on a piece that could not be included?! I probably would have had a heart attack, lol. Or at least a good cry. But God gave me the wisdom to know what to do first, and boy did it save me!!
So, here are a few pieces from my official USC application portfolio. I also hope to post new paintings soon. I have one in the works that I'm really excited about, so check back soon for an update! If you would like to inquire ab out how to purchase a piece, please email me at alexandrastrauss777@gmail.com. Thank you!
"Nomad's Land"
Oil on wood
24" x 24"
Not for sale
"Chances"
Oil on canvas
22" x 28"
"BAIPA"
Oil on wood
24" x 24"
"Szeress"
Oil and glaze on wood panel
36" x 24"
"My Mamita"
Graphite on paper
9" x 12"
"Untitled"
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
"It's About You"
Oil and glaze on wood panel
1' x 2'
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