3 of the coolest people I know. <3
Welcome to Starkin's Page
3 of the coolest people I know. <3
Welcome to Starkin's Page
At Lake Minewanka, 2013.
In this ever-changing world where crazy forces are at play
and millions of people struggle to find their way,
compassion becomes a sublime notion.
Update:
I have been accepted into the Art Point Gallery Arts Community, and will have signed digital prints available for sale.
Western Medicine, Charcoal, Pastel and Ink on Paper, 2001.
There are benefits and drawbacks to the Western approach to medicine.
Buffalo, Charcoal on Paper, 2010.
The great plains' most revered animal symbol.
Model, Black and White Photograph, Artist Unknown, Circa 2002.
In the East Sea.
2 bottles, Ink and Pencil on Hanji Paper, 2002.
Objects have an interesting way of taking on transcendental meaning that goes beyond their functional form.
Abstract, Oil on Canvas, 2000
My abstract style was influenced by artists such as Jack Bush, Bob
Boyer, Vassily Kandinsky, Aphex Twin, and William Perehudoff.
Machinery, Ink, Pencil and Acrylic on Paper, Hi Res, circa 2000.
Understanding the complex interplay of variables in machines takes tremendous resolve.
Machinery #2, Ink on Paper, Hi Res, circa 2000.
Mechanics, engineers, technicians, and scientists all have vision-logic that is truly amazing.
Abstract, Oil on Canvas, 2000
This piece still hangs in the house we lived in on Taylor Beach on Katepwa Lake in the Qu'Appelle valley.
Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, 2014
This piece was auctioned off for a charity fundraiser at the Mackenzie Art Gallery.
Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, 2014
This piece was one that I did after taking a long break.
Kim, Ceramic with Glaze, 2000.
I became interested in ceramics in university and got to study for a
week in Suwon with ceramic artists from around the world. Kim is a
family name in Korea, and I have many memories that I cherish from my
time there.
Dark Chocolate Breaks, Dj Fudge, Photographs for Album Cover,c. 2000
The very cool and now happy Papa Mr. Fudge asked me to take some photos of him for a mix tape he produced.
Eng #2, Ink and Pencil on Hanji Paper, 2003.
This piece is similar to a map, what could it be representing?
Fire Hydrants Cartoons, Enamel on Metal Hydrants, 2000
I was hired by the Town of Fort Qu'Appelle to paint their fire hydrants with characters. It was a fun way to pass the time.
Face, Oil on Canvas, 2000
This is a combination of cartoon and abstract styles.
Hwangsa, Acrylic on Canvas, 2002
There is a dust that blows to Korea from the desert in China, it is called Hwangsa.
A Single Rose, Photograph, 2003
The pursuit of happiness is indeed a lifelong journey.
Burnaby Mountain, Photograph, 2014
What a beautiful spot.
My Mom and Dad, Photograph, 2005
This photo was taken at Reader Rock Gardens after we went to the Stampede.
Jazz Bar in Seoul, Time Elapse Photograph, 2002
I frequented a jazz bar in Seoul when I lived there.
Somber, Photograph, 2002
Suicide is a very sad thing.
Blossoms, Black and White Photograph, 2003
Such beauty.
Street in Busan, Time Elapse Photograph, 2003
This is one of my favourite photos from my time in Korea.
Expats at the Beach, Black and White Photograph, 2003
A group of us would meet at the beach to play hacki sack each Sunday. It became a ritual.
Truth, Collage on Board, 2003
I was frustrated in understanding how religion, politics and reality all fit together.
Qingdao, Black and White Photograph, 2002
My trip to Qingdao, China was very interesting, I met some wonderful people and made some great memories.
Tire Swing at the Ranch, Photograph, 2007
Our cat Brutus was a mouser.
Fight Craziness with Compassion, Acrylic on Canvas, 2014
This piece is about the true value of reason and the rational mind.
Heaven, Acrylic on Canvas, 2014
I think Heaven is a pretty awesome concept.
Prairie Sky, Acrylic on Paper, c. 2000.
My home will always be the prairies.
Compassion in Canada, Paper Collage, c. 2000.
The stars show the importance of the USA, and the Metis symbol is also
an infinity symbol. An important part of Canadian culture. Compassionate
policy is something that we can agree is in everyone's best interests.
Refresh, Acrylic on Paper, 2007.
I did this piece while I was in the hospital, it helped me to refresh my goals.
Balance, Oil on Masonite, c. 2000.
It is always important to set boundaries, and know when to say no.
Cubism, Charcoal, c. 2000.
An abstracted man.
Female Study, Charcoal, c. 2000.
A drawing from my university days.
Album Cover for Lance Mountain, Oil on Canvas (edited in graphic editor), c. 2000.
My good friend is now in a band named Foam Lake.
Morgan, Acrylic on Canvas, c. 2000.
I donated this piece to the Luther College when I graduated.
Nude Study, Charcoal on Paper, c. 2000.
Studying the human figure was an interesting exercise.
Idea Thief, Charcoal on Paper, c. 2001.
This piece is about copyright and intellectual property.
Acadian in Alberta, Digital Photograph, 2007.
This photo I took while doing a property report while a surveyor's
assistant. It is of a man from New Brunswick with Acadian heritage.
Abstract, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 2000
This was an abstract I did that I experimented with layers of very thin paint.
Be Well, Acrylic on Panel, 2014
Wellness is a very important characteristic of living happily.
Global Economy, Ink Drawing, 2007
Octopi are both intelligent and sinister.
Art Factory, Acrylic on Board, 2000
Interesting notion.
Found Objects, Photographs and Found Objects, 2014
Experimenting with found objects, photographs and the idea of a
simulacrum where things get represented over and over again through
various media.
Coffee, Pencil Sketch, Circa 1999.
The coffee date is a cornerstone of any courting couple.
Halloween, Collaboration with Jihong Kim, Pastel and Pencil on Paper, 1998.
A short walk from Pelican Point on Katepwa Lake is a breathtaking ravine, teeming with life.
To-get-her, Pencil Sketch on Paper, circa 1999.
Interesting how words have a kind of primordial ooze to them, wouldn't you say.
Perception, Acrylic on Canvas, 2001
Perception is a very interesting process.
Big Rock, Acrylic on Masonite, 2014
This piece is vaguely based on the glacial erratic south of Calgary.
The Be-cause, Acrylic on Stretched Fabric, Sold, Circa 2002.
A collaboration with the very cool artist Jessie Dishaw.
Love, Watercolour on Paper, circa 2008.
I did this piece with Fathia Jama.
Skyface meets the wind, Acrylic on Paper, circa 2007.
This piece is very mysterious to me.
Taeguki Swirl, Oil on Canvas, circa 2002.
The balance of equinimity and equilibrium is a constant source for wonder.
Farrier Pot, Ceramic Vessel with Bluegreen glaze, circa 2000.
This pot has a form like a pumpkin and a delicate rim.
Small Sage Bowl, Ceramic Vessel with Green Crackle Glaze, circa 2000.
This small bowl has 2 small circular handles on each side that make it easy to move if it gets too warm.
Vast beauty, Ink on Paper, 2014
This piece is of flowers in a vase, there is some interesting wordplay
on the back of this piece. A portion of it reads: "minterest mightly
mitigate mordor".
Grandeur, Ink on Paper then edited in Graphic Editor, circa 2006.
The senseless violence of war is contrasted to the grandeur of nature in this piece.
Live Dj performance at Cafe Koi, Feb. 20/2015
Special Audio Bonus Track: Ashed in wav format
lampshade with a piece of rubber
To contact: 403-808-2494
what_is_art@hotmail.com
Statement on Djing:
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the many wonderful and varied artists that I have used in my audio dj work. I will get around to making a track listing eventually. All my dj mixing is strictly for promotional purposes only. I highly recommend if you like any track to purchase it.
Software to identify Artist Names and Song Titles.
Open Source Operating System: Linux Mint.
