The Fish Tales Show 2011 - 2012

Many fish colloquialisms are buried in language and tradition. Legends around the planet have them singing, talking and interacting with man, granting wishes or imparting knowledge. Fish are used symbolically in religious, historical and native spiritual concepts worldwide. Fish have made a significant imprint on our collective psyche as well as being one of the major food sources on the planet. Fish are entwined both mentally and physically with social and individual relevance. This immense treasure trove of history and folklore provides source material for my aquatic cartoons.

The Images Part 1

An almost chronological order of works to follow. This early phase of Fish Tales is defined by old school physical manipulation of media. Meaning brushes and paint for color, ink & paper used in a strictly camera-ready B&W format.

From the Beginning

Fish At A Diner 1981 Original 15" x 22", oil on paper, Private Collection Source: Digitally Reclaimed from 35mm slide Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011	Free Lunch 1985 Original Lost, Source: Scanned Xerox copy Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011
I Cant Believe it's Thursday 1985 Original Lost, Source: Scanned Xerox copy Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011	Shoreline Fishing 1985 Original Lost, Source: Scanned Offset Lithograph Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011
Go Jump In A Lake 1985 Original Lost, Source: Scanned Offset Lithograph Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011	Gills Just Wanna Have Fun 1985 Original Lost, Source: Scanned Offset Lithograph Digital Print 8" x 10", watercolor paper 2011
HOMETOWN 85 'Fish Jam' 1985 Original 24" x 24", gauche on paperboard, Artist's Collection Source: Digital Photograph from original painting Digital Print, watercolor paper 2011	Fish On A Date 2 (Color) 1985 Original 12" x 16", gauche on paper, Original lost. Source: Digitally Reclaimed from 35mm slide Digital Print, watercolor paper 2011

Part 1 as you can see by the dates above documents work from the late 20th Century. In our contemporary society where history is more of a trend than a reality and so twenty minutes ago, I hope you can endure more.

Part 2 illustrates the progression and integration of the conceptual with the virtual canvas. Be aware that as this show was concieved for a student audience I have tried to make it instructive if not educational. Once I became familiar with the digital tools I was able to get beyond just coloring and begin creating.