This is a flip book pdf that you can see the entire series. Contact me at jart56@gmail.com. https://designrr.page/?id=94922&token=1489268055&type=FP ..read more

Experimenting with texture and the appearance of softness. My wife reminded me of a series I did years ago. I did a series of chalk and gesso drawings that were based on the figure. The overall texture was almost Pollock-like in that they were very spontaneous and drippy. The chalk on top was very soft and sensual. I started doing this rose series after buying a set of alcohol-based markers to use as an “underpainting” for my drawings. I have been working on linen textures for over 30 years, more recently with black linen. Time to try something new…but the closer I look, very old. Rose #2—3.5 ..read more

I’ve been collecting tin windup toys for years. Starting a series of drawings based on them. 4 x 6 colored pencil drawing on black linen paper, $350 framed 8x10. https://joel-armstrong-k6ar.squarespace.com/config/pages/599e0243e6f2e18663d2257b ..read more

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 90s, while I was working full time as an art director and working on my MFA in drawing at Colorado State. I have struggled with depression and manic episodes ever since. Medication has helped occasionally, but over the last year, I was diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia, unnatural, and uncontrollable body movements (my jaw) caused by bipolar medications. This series has taken me over two months to complete. I just kept trying to find the right combinations of text, background, and 3D figures. First I tried army men to represent the fact that it ..read more

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I'm having a sale during the month of June, $75 off of the cost of my rust and gold pieces. I know things are tight for everyone, If you can't buy, maybe you could at least share with your friends. COUPON CODE $75OFFJUNE—http://www.joelarmstrongfineart.com/rust-gold ..read more

I have been receiving photos of friends eyes to add to this series. Hope to have either a virtual exhibit or display them locally when things open up. Ana Lauren Austin Christie Felicia ..read more

My friend Curtis suggested I add a wire version of a Purell bottle to my now quarantined installation, “It’s Time to Address’er Drawers”…here is what I came up with ..read more

$225 each plus shipping. https://www.joelarmstrongfineart.com/paper-wire/tngy36sb0n6ok7bf421i5dr2pai64m ..read more

My interactive installation is no longer to be touched. The opening for tomorrow night was canceled. As of now, the gallery will still be open regular hours ..read more