"Atlantis is Rising" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic on wood  
size: 9.5" x 6"
This painting is about the lost civilization of Atlantis and how they sunk under the sea. They were known for their highly intellectual society and art based culture. It is said that the ancient egyptians are decedents of these people. I enjoy reading and learning about ancient cultures and the myths they passed down through generations.

Anunaki 1,2,3

The Anunnaki (also transcribed as: Anunna,Anunnaku, Ananaki and other variations) are a group of deities in ancient Mesopotamian cultures (Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian, and Babylonian). The Anunnaki are the Sumerian deities of the old primordial line; they are chthonic deities of fertility, associated eventually with the underworld, where they became judges. In many other cultures there are stories that are similar where they use the same plots to the stories but just change the names of the individuals involved. The more we venture into the future I feel like its important that we review the past to be progressive and avoid repeating the same mistakes. I think these entities existed and changed the events in history by guiding us subtly and watching from a distance. I will be working on some new pieces regarding the Egyptians,Myans, and Incans.

"Mother Nature" by Sherwin Long

Acrylic painting on wood

12"x12"

This painting is about "Gaia" mother earth whistling to the birds secrets through the wind. I like to paint the things I see in my mind when I read stories. Art is a type of meditation for me that allows me to escape the disappointments and limitations of reality. I think creative thinking is the secret to evolution if we harness it.

"Great Balls of Fire" by Sherwin Long

Acrylic painting on canvas 

size:8"x11.5"

This painting is about me and my addiction to candy. I am sleep walking to the gum ball machine and using my super powers to melt it and eat all the candy. I painted several layers on the canvas then scraped some off in certain areas and thats how I created the texture. I painted the gum ball machine then the flame pattern after. I really like this painting because it is a metaphor.

"Spike Lee" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

size: 6"x 8"

I enjoy painting portraits because they allow me to gain a better understanding of anatomy and how to convey the emotion of a person. In this painting I wanted to experiment with different techniques. I textured the canvas first then painted him over the bumps and creases. The last thing I did was cut out fabric cloth and use it as his shirt. In person the piece is made to be touched and rubbed. I enjoy the process of working on the art and watching how the audience interacts with it. I chose him as a subject because I think he is innovative, bold, enlightening, real, philosophical, and intellectual. He inspires me to be better and not to settle for mediocre, but strive to be the best at what I do.

"Face of Hope" by Sherwin Long

property of SJLart inc.

medium: Acrylic

size: 16"x20" canvass

This painting is one of my favorite I have done because of the size and composition.  When you see it up close and personal you will realize the texture and detail that went into the background and the face. Obama is one of the presidents that is for the common people.  He has been working to make the right reforms that will allow the economy to start moving forward. We cant expect change immediately, but understand that it will take time and a mutual effort from the rich percent of the population to share. I hope on my journey to become a great artist that I inspire change for the greater good of the world. 

Dyslexia by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic and Spraypaint
size: 14"x17"

This piece is about a boy that is made fun of because he has Dyslexia. I been working on this for two years. I made the surface out of gesso and matt medium which gave it a cool texture. I wanted this to have a lot of layers and implications that the audience could decipher on their own. I am happy with this piece because it covers a serious topic and is an anti-bully piece. I like doing editorial work becasue I can use my art to make a social commentary.

"Sing to me Billy" by Sherwin Long

property of SJLart inc.

medium: Acrylic Paint

size 11"x14"

What inspired me to do this painting was that I didn't feel I painted enough classic women that embodied the strength and confidence a real woman is known for. I usually draw women looking seductive but I wanted her to look like she was contemplating something important. I also wanted to stay true to my style and have fun in the process of making such an intricate piece. I think its hard to find a lot of women that still have the composure that woman back then portrayed, but maybe thats because the chivalry has dissipated as well. Billie Holiday is looked up to by performers,singers,visual artist, and aspiring black women around the world because she was able to put so much passion and emotion into her music that you could feel her pain.  

"HotRoD" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic
size: 5"x 14.5"
$75
I enjoy painting random things because it helps me build my visual vocabulary. The more things I draw it allows me to memorize the shapes that compose each object.  I use these little paintings as experiments and studio for future work, I think these little exercises keep your drawing fresh and teach you to be fluid. Each line, each color, each splatter of paint means something so I try to relax and rely on my intuition to decide the colors. My emotion of feeling for the moment decides the colors and sometimes the composition. I find that the more I paint from my imagination the more I am beginning to learn about my self. 

New Wood Blocks in the Mass Art Spring Sale

all artwork by Sherwin Long

These are some of many art pieces i have in the Mass Art Spring sale.  As of late I have been selling a lot of art work and establishing a name for myself, but that is only the beginning of my check list.  I am thankful and appreciate all the people that support me and believe in me believe it or not it takes me a long way and keeps me motivated and inspired to keep pursuing my passion.

"Dr.J" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

size: 11"x17"

This was the result of a homework assignment for an alphabet book.  I guess the letter here is "J" lol. I originally wanted it to be "S" for slam dunking on the opposition, but I thought this composition worked better.  I enjoyed painting this because it was very challenging to squeeze all those bodies together but I like the end result. 

"Nas" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

size: 9"x13"

I enjoyed working on this painting because it allowed me to be a little more expressive and experimental.  I chose the colors based on my emotional state at the moment, I guess you can say I have been very neutral but forceful at the same time so I wanted to somehow hint that with the inner glow of yellows and oranges. I made each color so I am proud of the vibrance I established with the aura.  I enjoy working with complimentary colors.  I have a few more in this 90's hip hop tribute series. Stay Tuned!

"MJ" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic 

8"x8"

I love this painting a lot.  I say this because I made that texture and enjoyed the whole process of working on this and will begin to work larger using the same technique....get ready.

"Jay" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic on wood

6.5"x 10.5"

$60

I like this piece a lot because of the wood grain that shows.  I like working on wood because it soaks the paint well and adds a cool texture to everything.  The next one will be kanye

"Monroe" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

5.5"x 7"

This is one of my favorite wood blocks because it was one of the first ones I made, but since then I have done so many styles that I like this one because of its simplicity.  

"Gaurdian" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

surface: wood

4"x 8.5"

This painting is a representation of my "totem" my spirit animal that embodies my personality and empowers me when I am in need of strength.  I am a spiritual person because through enlightenment we can reach levels and depths of ourselves we never knew existed.  Our true potential.

"Fortress of the Oracle" by Sherwin Long

stage1(mapping the composition on the wood)

medium: Charcoal, Acrylic Paint

surface: wood

11"x 9"

This is the first stage of my painting process.  I draw the composition on the surface in charcoal pencil, and mark where the highlights will be.  Then slowly do washes of acrylic paint on the wood to build up different color variations.

stage 2 (The Finish)
medium: Spray Paint, Acrylic, Charcoal

In the 2nd stage I spray painted the background red. Then added the stencils in.  This is the hardest part to me because I have to decide where the symbols and letters will go to make a effective and appealing composition.  This piece is about the home of the oracle in my dreams.   

"After hour Owls" by Sherwin Long

 

medium: Acrylic, spray paint, charcoal

size: 24"x 30"

A sneak peek from my graphic novel, this painting is still in progress.

"The Cloud Maker" by Sherwin Long

medium: Watercolor

size: 5x7

I really enjoyed making this because it allowed me to be poetic and stylistic.

"I'll be There" by Sherwin Long

medium: Acrylic

size: 8"x10

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