Object

(c)1982 Ralf Schulze

I did this in College.

its 19 inches x 24 inches.
watercolor, India ink and color pencils on paper.

I still have it and if you like it, please make an offer.

(it has a tear near bottom left)

Sunset

(c)2011 Ralf Schulze

Another, Quick sketch.  Acrylic and color pencil on red 8.5 x11 acidfree cardstock.

Abstracted Nude Two

(c)1985 Ralf Schulze

(c)1985 Ralf Schulze

Abstracted Nude One

(c)1985 Ralf Schulze

(c)1985 Ralf Schulze

Top is the original pencil and acrylic sketch on paper (approx. 2.5" x 10")

bottom is the final (destroyed) painting on masonite and  2 x 4's  approx 6 feet long.

I knew the size I was going to paint on and sketched it accordingly.

FISH of LIFE sketch

(c)2009 Ralf Schulze

This is from my current sketchbook which actually goes back to June 2008. This is a pencil sketch  approx 7" x7" .  The sketchbook is very beige (almost grocery bag color)  You might recognize the subject matter from an ACEO I have on etsy HERE!

My Etsy Shop - New Stuff!

(c)2009 Ralf Schulze

This is my Etsy Shop Title Logo! 

I post 14 Original Art cards for Purchase (most of them you've seen in this art blog).  Check them out anyway!

CLICK THIS  to get there!

Abstraction on Paper

(c)1986 Ralf Schulze

I did a whole bunch of these Acrylic paint where I outlined the brushwork in india ink, and then added more color with Color pencil. 

They were mostly on colored paper and about 9" x 12" in size I just found 8 unfinished ones (no color pencil yet)

They are essentially abstact studies and experiments in a structured media and style.

Self Portrait

(c)1987 Ralf Schulze

A curious image sent from an old friend.  It is of a card I created, just for them.  It is a photocopy of myself  reduced and then enlarged to create the "dotness"  [Copy machines in the 1980's were not Digital in any way.]

Then I  printed an image and colored it with color pencil.

Size is most likely Postcard size (6" x 4") based on the "CA" and "N2" stamps on it.

Abstract Landscape Thing Again

(c)2003 Ralf Schulze

This one just flowed from me.  Blank mind, but confident. I wish I could do more that way!

It is again a favorite media-set:  watercolor, ink and Prismacolor pencils on thick (off white) watercolor paper!

This is 14" x 20" and it lives right here with me now! 

Any buyers?  Name a price!

FFIZOOM

(C)2008 rALF sCHULZE

Taken from my  Natural/Green Sketchbook.  it is about 6" x 6" made with archival ink marker and primacolor pencil!

this

(c)2004 Ralf schulze

9 x 12 inch
ink, water color, and color pencil on paper.

Finding Eden

(c)1985 Ralf Schulze

This is one of those old ones where I tried not to make an image anyone could "see" and at the same time experiment with texture and color and media interaction.  It is about 14" x 24" Watercolor ink and color pencil on high quality thick paper.

Art Card

(c) Ralf Schulze

I finished this minutes ago because I had the time. 

Also inspired by my pal Dave Currier in Charlottesville, because he has some small paintings at a gallery there, and I went over to see them and him and his wife and we had a great time catching up.

This is an Art Card Original.

Standard art card size (2.5 in. x 3.5 in.)

Watercolor, ink, and Colorpencil on thick watercolor paper!

Abstract ACEO Art Card

(c)2011 Ralf Schulze

A new Aceo (art card edition or original)!

I only make originals.  the ONLY rule is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (the size of a baseball card)

This one is watercolor, archival ink and color pencil on acid-free watercolor paper.

Center Part of Triptych on Paper

(c)1984 Ralf Schulze

This is the center "panel" of a three part drawing set called "Past, Present and Future"  I didn't look in the packed old portfolio completely yet to see if the other parts are there.  But I pulled this out took a picture and here it is.

It is only 26+ years ago that I did it.  So this is the "Present" from the Past!

It is approx 16" x 20" and color pencils on high quality beige paper.

It is slightly curled (from being inside the portfolio so long) and on bottom right is a hole from a thumbtack. . . . oh how wicked and cruel the world can be on old art!

Bison Herd Watercolor Sketch

(c)2011 Ralf Schulze

I just did this watercolor (that incl..some color pencil) today!  It is 6" x 4" just like the postcard (from the 80's) that I tried to emulate!  However I am going for the general texture or pattern and not the details.
Below is the postcard I used.

I gave the set of postcard and Watercolor (in a duo-frame) to my co-worker and friend Sandy Gordon!

PLAGUE

(c)2008 Ralf Schulze

Acrylic paint and color pencils on watercolor paper approx 6" x 9"

Don't forget you can click on any image (in the whole blog) to get a close-up!

New Triptych weirdness New!

Fun new stuff!  but please search back in my blog for triptych and find the previous cool posts.  Here!  and  Here!

I printed the "mirror" of the old basis and used that with ballpoint black and color pencil!

Old Bearded Guys Study!

(c)1983 Ralf Schulze

Back on Feb 1st I posted the fancy pen and ink version of this [click here] that  is at my parents home on Long Island.

I just found in an old portfolio this study or afterthought of color pencil on black paper. 

It is 10.5" x 18" and I just took a quick flash pic of it!

Interesting Art Card process

For those who like the Process of creating art (me included) Here is an Art Card (ACEO=Art Card Editions & Original) original.  Standard 2.5" x 3.5" (the size of a baseball card)

I made this about 4 months ago but lost the ink only scan on my computer (I'm not the most organized guy).  I finally found it today and decided to post the 3 images.
This is a slightly obscene side note on  a theme I've been into since 2007.
I used ink, watercolor and color pencil.

(c) 2010 Ralf Schulze

(c) 2010 Ralf Schulze

(c) 2010 Ralf Schulze

(c) 2010 Ralf Schulze