ArtWanted.com - Robin Wester

Expurgate and hold your tongue& by Robin Wester

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:31:33 MST

Self-portrait, photo taken last Thursday. First of all, I would like to say that I do not have my tongue pierced- but I tried really hard to make it look believable. Second, this is symbolic of how censored I feel and how repressed my self-expression has become. Whether with my writing, my artwork or vocalization- I feel generally stifled. An example: As the company I work for becomes more & more involved in the digital age (yes they are far behind in technology)- I find my net self being discovered by fellow associates throughout Texas. Being the Texas Regional Creative Director& my reputation is actually pretty significant. With the collision of professional vs. personal on the internet& I find that there is no longer a clear distinction between the two. My personal artwork and my professional artwork are complete polar opposites& and I am concerned that superficial judgments are going to be made. My mom couldnt see beyond the disgusting pin through my tongue to recognize the symbolism this image represents& what will my business associates think? And will that have an impact on my job? I have to care& which is what makes this type of situation all the more frustrating. I feel like I have to expurgate content, censor and tone down my expressive, passionate nature. And I tell ya& it sucks.

Preternatural Inquisition by Robin Wester

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:48:11 MST

Purchased image from istockphoto.com. Original below. I am addicted to that silly show True Blood. And because I am addicted to that, I became addicted to the book series it was based on... I've had vampires, among other supernaturals, on my mind. I am considering doing other creatures... but we'll see.

Jaundice be gone! by Robin Wester

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:15:39 MST

Hello! I haven't posted, yet again, in a long time- so I thought I would share a photo touch-up I did for a lady at work. She just had her son and he had jaundice. We used this image in a maternity leave announcement. Anyway- babies are sweet! Original photo below.

Nice Mushrooms by Robin Wester

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:03:47 MST

6.5 pack of mushrooms. The .5 is hidden under the little cluster. Much nicers set of mushrooms compared to the creepy one I posted. I am pretty pleased with my little Kodak Easy Share... it takes pretty nice close-up shots! My mom loves mushrooms- not eating them, but looking at them hehe. Again, she made me take these photos and I thought I would share.

Creepy Mushroom 3 by Robin Wester

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:57:12 MST

Last set of creepy mushroom. Mom asked me what it means... I said nothing. It is just a funky mushroom and our brains are associating the shape in the middle with a skull- or the fairies are being little tricksters!

Creepy Mushroom 2 by Robin Wester

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:52:04 MST

Second image set of the creepy mushroom.

Creepy Mushroom 1 by Robin Wester

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:50:34 MST

When I talked to my mom yesterday while I was on my break at work- she rambled on and on about this creepy mushroom that sprouted up in our yard. She said it looked sort of like a black sun flower. She was desperate to get a photo of it before it shriveled up. When I got home, she was practically dragging me out of my car to take a photo of it. Although it did shrivel a bit- it was still pretty dang creepy. Here are the photos I took- these are NOT manipulated in any way... tell me if you see what's creepy about it. I have 2 more posts with additional photos after this one.

Vampiro Sensuale by Robin Wester

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:11:09 MST

My kindred sister. I'm still playing around... trying to get that hand to look right.

Sam-Anime by Robin Wester

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:57:47 MST

I live! Lost my mojo for a while. Then, when I was trying to get back into it my computer was just waaaay tooOo slow. Built a new computer and now things pop right up! *PoP!* I love it. This is MY Sam. Mine!

Photo touch-up by Robin Wester

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:57:05 MST

Hello! Yes, yes- long time no see. I figured it has been so long since I've posted anything, that I would post something I did for a lady at work. This is an old photo of her sister, her cousin and herself that she wanted touched up, with a twist. She wanted her cousin removed from the photo. She said she didn't have many photos with just her and her sister... and this is one she would like to have. So, as a favor, I did it. I didn't spend too much time on it, so it isn't the best I can do. Anyhoo... see for yourself. The bottom, of course, is the original scanned photo.

Blog Entry - April 28, 2009

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:50:10 MST

Yearly update, lol! I live... just quietly for now.

Blog Entry - March 04, 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:35:51 MST

One month shy of a year... hmmm. I haven't been motivated to really get back into my artwork. Ive pondered painting, Ive scribbled a bit and played with crayons for a while. Nothing I really want to share, mostly unfinished sketches or doodles. Its only been the last couple of weeks that Ive been trying to get interested by digging through old photos and perusing fellow Artwantian portfolios. I guess an attempt to jump-start my creative mojo... but Im failing. I just havent the emotional inspiration- which is what all of my work is based on... down to my jewelry. My feelings, my thoughts, my desires... all seem so distant. I am fairly indifferent to just about everything. I need something... I desperately need something to pull me out of this mundane humdrum. zzzz ~Robin

Blog Entry - April 09, 2007

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:46:30 MST

Blah blah Blog. I had a blog for a while. When my Dad passed away I just abruptly stopped. Blogginess just abandoned me. A couple of weeks ago I went back over it and pondered starting it back up. I made an attempt and failed lazily. I may or may not comment in this new blog now and then... maybe... possibly. Possibly maybe. Love and kisses, ~Robin