"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.

"Modern Age Pharaohs" by Sherwin Long

Property of SJLart

medium: Acrylic on wood 

size: 12"x17.75"

This painting is a representation of the modern age of man where technology is the making everybody complacent and apathetic. Slowly we are losing our grip on humility and demanding more and more resources. In the search for knowledge have we lost touch with the purpose of our existence and how to coincide with the natural world. As we move forward I wonder if this progression is going to be as beneficial as we are promised. we must remain hopeful and keep seeking the truth. I enjoyed making this painting on the wood surface because it gave a nice texture to the background and to the gold as well. I work with light washes of paint so that it allows the wood grain to stay visible.  As I keep experimenting with new materials I am finding new ways to articulate myself. I am enjoying this journey and hope that along the way I inspire others to embrace innovation and remain passionate as we venture forth.  

"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.

"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.

"Elvis" by Sherwin Long

medium: Charcoal

surface: wood

size: 2.5"x 3.5"

I wanted to try something new so I started drawing on wood and realized how much I liked the retro look it gave my work.  So I did  about 20 more wood blocks.