Ryden

here is the full image for one of my pieces for "Homage"

"Bunnies, Bee's, Meat, Mark"

18x24 - oil on canvas

I remember the first time I seen Mark Ryden's work.

It was the cover for "4 non blondes" album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More" and I just would look at the album art and think, man this is great! I had no idea who the artist was, and didnt really look into it. 

But I was 13 and  just started to use oils at the time so even before I knew who he was his work inspired me. 

So it was kinda cool when I saw the rest of Marks work years later then realized it was his work on that album cover.

I dont think I have to explain why Marks work is inspiring to me. 

I know he was and is a big inspiration to a lot of artists. 

And even if you dont like the subject matter, you cant deny his talent. 

Homage opens February 17 at Rivers Edge Gallery.