MEDIA BLITZ is an electric collection for the new year. It’s an exploration, celebration and rumination on digital media as development of both art and consciousness. These photos and their digital processing are supposed to be hi-tech and psychedelic, in an enhanced realm of color, yet giving quirky nods to other past styles such asContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Fine Art: MEDIA BLITZ Collection”
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Ice Castle By Studio Shangri-La Fine Art
This latest batch is inspired by the winter season in Boston, the psychology and the magic, the coldness yet the warmth of (bio) tech, heart glowing through ice; multifaceted reflections of light on ice, the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s style, and the coming new year. These pieces will appear in the the “New in December 2022”Continue reading “Ice Castle By Studio Shangri-La Fine Art”
Keep The Colors Popping With The Beachwalk 777 Collection 🌺
This Miami / South Beach collection continues on & will soon have its own section on the Portfolio page. As of now Beachwalk 777 is in the New in December section. For commissions please Contact.
NEW in December 2022: Beachwalk 777 Collection
Check out these new additions to the Beachwalk 777 Collection, the original photos taken in and around South Beach, Miami. This particular group is inspired by palm trees, the Venetian Islands and the tropics in winter. For pricing and custom work, please reach out through the Contact page. The images shown above are watermarked.
Studio Shangri-La: Art Influenced By Science
Here are some Studio Shangri-La works thus far inspired by science and scientific concepts, from biology to chemistry to physics. And this trend is sure to continue, as science is the study of life. Some specific examples: “Decision Tree” is influenced by evolution and computer science / programming. “Stomata Bridge” is an abstracted expression ofContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La: Art Influenced By Science”
New In December: The Beachwalk 777 Collection
This material is from South Beach, Miami a few weeks ago and the collection name comes from a dream after the trip, having much enjoyed the beachwalk along the entirety of Miami Beach. Having a tropical getaway and was a wonderful way of celebrating the holidays. Check out more vibrant colors on the portfolio/gallery page,Continue reading “New In December: The Beachwalk 777 Collection”
New Art Selections For The Studio Portfolio
NEW! Deco Rosa | Rosa Panel | Middle Earth | Nature Layers Panel | Milkweed Fiber | Milkweed Fiber BW | Autumn Bloom | Spider Lily | Begonia Bliss | Autumn Bloom Panel | Deco Spider Lily | Autumn Bloom BW | Spider Lily Tile | Autumn Bloom Panel BW | Spider Lily Pink TileContinue reading “New Art Selections For The Studio Portfolio”
New Artwork From Studio Shangri-La: Rococo Floral • Deco Botanical 🌹
New artwork in the studio and much more to work on this winter, an abundance to be thankful for! A few of these pieces will be placed on the Portfolio page. For every work, there are usually a couple variations and then the favorites go to Portfolio.
Check Out The Studio Shangri-La Portfolio Page
There are a lot of new works coming up from Studio Shangri-La! In fact, I have tons to process. In the meantime the existing portfolio is made up of different collections from Conceptual, Deco / Geometric to Realist, and Abstraction. Prices are dependent on the project and size. Please reach out on the contact page.
In The Studio: The Process Of Mixed Media “Alchemy Sun”
“Alchemy Sun” has been a delight to work on and has inspired a patient, methodical mindset. Fitting with the title, the next stage of work on it will see it become more refined and bold. It’s already come a long way from the initial computer graphic inspiration to the canvas. Sometimes bringing a concept toContinue reading “In The Studio: The Process Of Mixed Media “Alchemy Sun””
Self Knowledge Trio — Primitive Conceptual Painting (2018-2022)
Self Knowledge is a three canvas or panel work and each piece is 18” x 24.” They are: Lineage, Structure & Starwash. For more about the meaning, check the shop page where the group, sold together, is listed for direct sale. It’s also available through Saatchi Art. This is a project mostly completed in 2018,Continue reading “Self Knowledge Trio — Primitive Conceptual Painting (2018-2022)”
Studio Shangri-La inMotion Video Animations 🎞 🎨
All of the pieces on the portfolio page and more are now available as video animations or GIFs. The above video is a short sample of what’s possible including “Arrowroot” and “Vector.” Studio Shangri-La inMotion can be digital display or longer visual sequences. It’s a great pleasure to expand the versatility of the artworks andContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La inMotion Video Animations 🎞 🎨”
Les impatiens Slideshow 🌺
Something about the character of these Fleurs evokes a French title here. A couple of these variations are featured in Deco Botanical and Nature Portraits on the Portfolio / Gallery page. Keep in mind — that for every piece on the portfolio page, there may well be 4-6 other variations!
NEW Art In Tropical Pink + New Format
This is a funny title — in fact, the stuff dreams are made of. Yes, this phrase came in a dream, alongside a tropical pink 18 wheeler. If you’d like to find out more about the composition of this new abstract, check out the fall 2022 edition of AMAZING magazine . ; ) The newContinue reading “NEW Art In Tropical Pink + New Format”
Deco Bostonia Collection Has A Charlestown Moment
From top left going clockwise: Bunker Hill Monument, Bunker Hill St. details, Monument detail, industrial detail across from fire station, detail of Breed’s Hill building As you can see, some Charlestown scenery gets the Studio Shangri-La “Deco Bostonia” treatment — a collection devoted to Greater Boston. For more details on how to order please visitContinue reading “Deco Bostonia Collection Has A Charlestown Moment”
Studio Shangri-La’s Signature Deco Botanicals
The Deco Botanicals collection is getting to be extensive with a lot of plants expressed in this blend of nature & tech. The vision is biosynergy. These pieces take already striking photos and amp them up with [more] geometry. They’re available in a variety of formats, and would even lend themselves well to NFTs. ForContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La’s Signature Deco Botanicals”
Deco Bostonia: The MBTA Series
The MBTA Series of prints is graphic and playful, conceptual and geometric photography that mimics games and ink blots. All of these original photos that the prints are based on were taken on site at different train stations. As Bostonians are well aware, the train lines — Especially the orange — Have been undergoing upgradesContinue reading “Deco Bostonia: The MBTA Series”
Titus Oceanus: A Sculptural Journey
Titus: honorable or strong; of the giants Oceanus: the ocean, of the ocean This is a 7 foot driftwood piece and here’s the story: This highly sculptural piece of driftwood showed up seemingly out of place in an urban environment. On my walk I passed by it several times before deciding to pick it up.Continue reading “Titus Oceanus: A Sculptural Journey”
The Latest From Studio Shangri-La Artwork & OCTAVES Music Label
Orchidea is one of many new Studio Shangri-La works that have become available recently on the turning art portfolio. There are new pieces in several different collections, most notably Nature Noir. Out now on OCTAVES Music is the full album released 5/13 SΣLF-ΣNΣRGY by Artemis Amenti. And upcoming the label sees releases on 6/10 andContinue reading “The Latest From Studio Shangri-La Artwork & OCTAVES Music Label”
Shop Featured Artwork: Japanese Maple
This latest piece, Japanese Maple, is based on a photo I took in the Wollaston Beach area. It’s part of the Nature Noir collection. And this version is available on the Shop page as a 12×18” framed print, a large 2 panel canvas — 18×24” each — print and as a digital download. The 2Continue reading “Shop Featured Artwork: Japanese Maple”
Art + Design: New Studio Shangri-La Hotel Collection
The latest and developing collection is inspired by just that — development. These pieces are urban textural studies that are interesting to look at and enhance ambiance. There is a definite rough yet modern esthetic here that I’m going for, with emphasis on texture and materials. These photographs are intended for the large market ofContinue reading “Art + Design: New Studio Shangri-La Hotel Collection”