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Most people look at adult for one thing,
but maybe I was viewing them too much. The Actresses do have some of the
expressive faces, not that most viewers would notice that.
Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts
Friday, July 6, 2018
Hello charcoal on paper, framed 32 X 38 inches
Content 2002 Lithograph on Paper 18.75 X 14 inches
Old Friend 2002 lithograph on paper 14 X 18.75 inches
Fellow Master 2002 Lithograph on Paper 18.75 X 14 inches
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Ears Up 2003 mix medium on canvas 44 X 22 inches
Yaaa 12/9/03 Mix medium on canvas 22 X 44 inches
No Peace With Age
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As we age the myth is it is a time to
relax and enjoy life. Even everything is planned out and put in place this is
not the case. People forget the most important thing is not in our control,
that is ones’ health and mind. No matter how hard we try, they are the two
things that control us and determined our paths.
Maduce 1/17/04 Mix medium on canvas 45 X 22 inches
Buno charcoal on paper, framed 32 X 38 inches
Untidy Package 2003 32 X 34 inches
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This is a drawing that help started the
series that I developed during my MFA work. I start to morph my body and
wheelchair into one. For 40 plus years I have people see wheelchair/disability
before being seen as a person. From looking at the marks, I was still doing the
majority of work with my headstick.
Mute 2004 Pastel on paper 30 X 31
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This was during one of those times I was
having computer problems, for me the computer was the gateway to the would
before people got hook to smartphones. Maybe know the rest of society can
relate to how it feels when a computer, or wheelchair breaks and you are
depended on it for daily life.
My Gate Way 2/1/04 Oil on canvas 45 X 22 inches
T,P,S. 2002 Oil on canvas 52 X 64 inches
Good Shit Kelly 7/20/01 Oil on canvas
Feel The Mojo 5/30/01 Oil on canvas
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I listen to music while I create my art,
it helps puts me in a hypnotic state. There has been times where I do not work
on the piece, or hearing the music until I am done my session. If you cannot
gust the subject of this piece, it is Jim Morrison. I think that would give you
a hint to my creative process.
Closest 10/31/99 Oil on canvas 26 X 32 inches
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
To My Supports,
The end of the year is coming soon and I would to thank
everyone who has made an inquiry into a speaking engagement. I am especially
grateful to those who have invited me to their schools and organizations. It may be a spark for others to follow their
passion in life, but your positive responses also regenerates me after an
appearance. My recently those travels included a live painting
demonstration at a DC Metro Theater, a panel at the United Nations, as well as
an trip to China for a international art exhibit.
What should you expect upon an inspirational speaker? With
me, there are no prepared scripts instead offering a spontaneous journey of
life experiences. I often find that a
cookie cutter outline which most keynote presenter’s use is not as personal. If
your schedule would allow it, I could also provide a drawing demonstration of how my artwork is created. The silver lining in an engagement focuses on
my accomplishments but more importantly I want each viewer to be more inspired
by every-day journey.
“King Gimp” was a story that so
many could relate to. It was about
finding placement in life with independence, family, friends, education,
breaking barriers and molding passions.
True love was in raw form making each viewer understand the parallel
within their own life. The challenges of
my disability became a mystery of how I was able to defeat the odds. “If Dan can…so can I” became one of my most
favorite responses. Truly, I am amazed
how a humble hometown man can be ‘the reason’ to such inspiration. Passion is unveiled being a keynote speaker.
My art and live presentations brings thoughts out of my isolation.
I assure
you this experience is worthy of your investment. Please fellow my adventures at https://www.facebook.com/kinggimpthoughts I look forward to reconnecting…
Sincerely,
Dan Keplinger/King Gimp
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Some Tech Questions for The King
Here are some questions I just answer for a group of IT students.
What are some difficulties that you face while doing your art?
Most recently the problem that I have been having is sweating, my hair gets wet and my headstick falls. Really the big problem that I face is when I try new mediums and have to figure out how to attach it to my headstick, or how too use it to my needs. This goes for any time I get a new piece of equipment, there is always a period of debugging.
Do you think that a robotic arm would make it easier for you to do art?
I think a robotic arm will be the same idea as using a computer for art and communicating. It takes out the human factor out of the process; maybe I just have not found the right software yet.
Do you think that a classroom environment would affect the way someone with cerebral palsy would learn art?
There is a need for both classroom and studio time, every artist needs to interact with their peers. This provides an environment of growth, to see what other student are doing and share ideas. Even if the disabled student does not produce art during class time, they might be thinking about how the conversations relate to the art. Just because someone is not an active participant in the group, does not take away from the value of being included.
Do you think that an electric wheelchair would help you do your art?
I have seen videos of people that attached paintbrushes to chairs and just drive their chairs around the canvas to make the marks. I have thought about getting a huge canvas and put paint on my wheels and make marks on the canvas. It would just be something to try. How would you really control where the marks go to create the image that you want. One would have to work from the center out and really have to plan everything out.
What are some difficulties that you face while doing your art?
Most recently the problem that I have been having is sweating, my hair gets wet and my headstick falls. Really the big problem that I face is when I try new mediums and have to figure out how to attach it to my headstick, or how too use it to my needs. This goes for any time I get a new piece of equipment, there is always a period of debugging.
Do you think that a robotic arm would make it easier for you to do art?
I think a robotic arm will be the same idea as using a computer for art and communicating. It takes out the human factor out of the process; maybe I just have not found the right software yet.
Do you think that a classroom environment would affect the way someone with cerebral palsy would learn art?
There is a need for both classroom and studio time, every artist needs to interact with their peers. This provides an environment of growth, to see what other student are doing and share ideas. Even if the disabled student does not produce art during class time, they might be thinking about how the conversations relate to the art. Just because someone is not an active participant in the group, does not take away from the value of being included.
Do you think that an electric wheelchair would help you do your art?
I have seen videos of people that attached paintbrushes to chairs and just drive their chairs around the canvas to make the marks. I have thought about getting a huge canvas and put paint on my wheels and make marks on the canvas. It would just be something to try. How would you really control where the marks go to create the image that you want. One would have to work from the center out and really have to plan everything out.
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