Travis Bruce Black

Sneak peek of milestone chirp 200

travis — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:55:46 +0000

chirp 200 milestone preview… which will be with me at the Bright Rain Gallery show May 4 2012. At 43×50″, the piece is my largest watercolor to date. I have been working on it since Nov 2011. Thanks to Lisa for the Robin and Chickadee reference photos!

North Carolina Show

travis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:10:58 +0000

My Friends!!!, I will be showing 20 + new works at Providence Gallery at the beginning of next month. Come if you can!’ Ill be there with family flanking. This new body of works continues my chirp series with a focus on small and precious gem like compositions with an attitude. My aim is still to create beauty, with an emphasis on pointing to happiness and evoking a sense of momentary eternal peace …like an excellent joke, song or prayer. Is that possible?

Providence Fine Art Gallery @ 601-A Providence Road, Manor Theatre Shops
Mon – Fri 9 – 5 p.m.; Saturdays – 10 – 2 p.m.
“Little Bird: Compositions by Travis Bruce Black”
Opening Reception: Friday, February 3, 6 – 9 p.m.
704-333-4535
www.ProvidenceGallery.net

Providence Gallery welcomes New Mexico artist, Travis Bruce Black, with a one man exhibition. Travis’ “Chirps” series feature colorful collage bird figuratives in the foreground, while in the background, Black freely explores the give and take between the elements of line, shape and color.
Feb. 3rd – 29th

I’m speaking about my watercolors

travis — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:32:54 +0000

New Mexico Watercolor Society has invited me to speak at the Albuquerque Art Museum tonight at 7:20. I think it’s 5 bucks for non-members of NMWS. I’m discussing the Artistic choices I have made to move my Chirp series along and keep it fresh.

One-time savings offer

travis — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:16:30 +0000

I’m having a special one-time savings offer to build my subscriber base.

If you click on Subscribe or sign up at the bottom of the page, I’ll send you ongoing updates of my work and savings opportunities throughout the year. Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll automatically receive a coupon code good for 35% savings on all my prints purchased here through July 4, 2011.

Thanks for reading my blog!

Interesting and creative read about being an artist

travis — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:25:40 +0000

Here’s a very thoughtful set of notes by Austin Kleon on the creative process and how to get more of your motivations realized. enjoy…

http://www.austinkleon.com/2011/03/30/how-to-steal-like-an-artist-and-9-other-things-nobody-told-me/

Nate Meltzer party portrait

travis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:19:28 +0000

My bud Nate Meltzer drew me at a party. Man, do I look tough…

Nate, you’re Epic.

Naveena!

travis — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:22:58 +0000

My friends in town had their baby! congrats Crystal and Jeff, see you guys soon.

here is a sample of the unbearable cuteness: I call the photo “double cupcake with sprinkles”

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Chirp Earrings

travis — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:24:51 +0000

Robert Redus is making Chirp Earrings!!!
ahhhhhh!
This is a new collaboration between us, I have them at Bright Rain if anyone is interested. Pendants coming.
here is Robert’s site

Black Article

travis — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:06:58 +0000

The local IQ did a bang up write up on me. cheger’out

click this link to see and read the article online:

http://www.local-iq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1742&Itemid=55

The Bird Book

travis — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:48:23 +0000

Here is Rob Styler author of “Sing Before the Dawn”, the man who inspired me to create my Chirp series. “Sing” is a transformative poem and story which will be published with my artwork. It is going to be self published, check out this clip and see if you want to donate to it’s birth:
follow this link:
http://kck.st/gxPkX1