tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76234802427996349242024-03-13T10:06:48.006-05:00The Art of Johnny Perez Blogart + wordsJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-55612361194908046112021-04-20T09:38:00.000-05:002022-02-05T12:29:42.368-06:00One Hour Quarantine ChillMany of you have probably seen my YouTube channel where I've shared a number of my artwork process videos, but finally we've come to a small milestone. ONE HOUR SKETCHBOOK AND CHILL. :-D I'm not one to be on camera often, I've done some artist struggle videos but I'm mostly speaking on a subject to which I feel passionate about (being artsy) lol! But I've never just.Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-22735493568033494392020-04-01T21:45:00.003-05:002020-04-01T21:45:51.027-05:00Quarantine LifeI'm so interested to see what life will be like when all this is over. What things will change, what things have thrived and what things have withered away. It's such a tough time for some many and surely Life in general will be affected for everyone in some way.
But I'm not here to talk so much about what the news is making us worry about. While I can I'd rather offer up some Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-72132291661642776132019-10-02T03:06:00.000-05:002019-10-02T03:06:04.234-05:00Daniel Smith Watercolors Swatches!These swatches have been in the works for quite some time! Ever since my Epic Paint Haul video I've been working on getting color sets together and swatching them as well as painting a quick watercolor sketch. It's been fun so far! I hope these help you see what colors may work for you, and inspire you to get creative!
Check out the first video below!
PS - I've been working onJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-57160605548761898562019-09-30T09:00:00.000-05:002019-09-30T09:00:00.766-05:00Favorite Watercolor Supplies!Most of these I own, and some I've been drooling over for months. Soon they will BE MINE! *EVIL LAUGH* ☺️ I've put this handy visual guide together for you to get started on your artist journey with watercolors. This is by no means comprehensive, and there are hundreds of different choices, but these are my favorites at the moment. Each picture will take you directlyJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-75194518453132377292019-09-27T00:57:00.000-05:002019-09-27T00:58:53.247-05:00New Studio! Not sure I knew just how many times I'd have to set-up and take my down my studio in my life time, but here we are with a new one!
My new flat is awesome, small, but packed with everything I need, including all my ART SUPPLIES! It's still a bit of a mess but it's workable. And workable is the important part! A creative must always find the time to make time for creative Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-89773601972021336122018-05-29T17:17:00.002-05:002019-09-27T02:04:53.244-05:00Epic Watercolor Paint HaulI decided to film an unboxing video of my recent purchase from Daniel Smith Watercolors. I've been using them since my college painting classes. My friend Andre Williams (@artofandre) and I have been obsessed with them ever since. We pulled our resources and created this massive paint haul, and now I'm sharing my selections with you!
This was a fun video Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-84181406177845724472018-01-29T18:02:00.000-06:002018-01-29T18:02:00.368-06:00Sketchbook Entry WIP
Work in progress from sketchbook of Johnny Perez ©2018
Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-32791456959782017822018-01-27T11:23:00.003-06:002018-01-27T11:23:46.690-06:00On Inner Demons...
"You cannot defeat darkness by running from it, nor can you conquer your inner demons by hiding them from the world. In order to defeat the darkness, you must bring it into the light."
-Seth Adam Smith
Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-65954398231668568972017-12-31T10:26:00.000-06:002018-01-29T18:31:41.421-06:00...On to the Next
Winter Demon - Watercolor, Ink, Digital - ©Johnny Perez 2017
It may be the biggest understatement to say that I am ready for this year to be over. Maybe it's not the worst, but it is a close contender. Looking back I see struggle after struggle, and yet I know that's not all it was.
I hesitate to write any more than that.
The real challenge Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-75943212478560749052017-11-11T12:26:00.002-06:002017-11-11T12:26:49.713-06:00Prints and Merchandise siteIf you're looking for prints of my work, and merch like T-shirts, I'll be adding my work to RedBubble!
Johnny Perez RedBubble Print and Merch site
Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-62107607910120067532017-10-31T18:31:00.001-05:002017-10-31T18:31:37.668-05:00#INKTOBER #WITCHTOBER
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Witches Brew - Ink, Paper - ©JohnnyPerez 2017
Every year I am inspired to create during the month of October because that is when Inktober happens! Artists from around the world hashtag their work to practice, engage, and inspire using ink as the main medium.
This year I chose witches as my theme. All sorts of witches. I'm listing my creations this month Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-45892231075110857962017-09-19T21:12:00.002-05:002017-09-19T21:19:12.106-05:00Fantasy Faces: Labyrinth!
I don't really know when the first time I saw Labyrinth was. It released in 1986 and I was 4 years old at the time, but it must've been some years later when our family could afford a VCR that I was able to watch it. For some reason I remember thinking these movies had always existed and that my mom must've grown up on them, because she spoke as if she knew what was happening. I Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-64984657540899873712017-09-02T11:24:00.000-05:002017-09-02T11:26:06.092-05:00Fantasy Faces Painted in Watercolor...cont'd
Studio Ghibli fantasy faces set by Johnny Perez
Thanks for sticking around and checking out my progress on this project! In case you missed it I have a video playlist you can watch of all the faces I've painted so far. I'll keep adding to this playlist as they're done till I get 31 total!
In the last post I gave you some of the work in progress photos from face #s 12-18 I think.&Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-60048028822673304102017-08-24T17:51:00.001-05:002017-09-02T11:25:56.835-05:00Fantasy Faces in Watercolor Process Photos
The Dark Crystal group set by Johnny Perez
I've been making some headway into my 31 Days of Watercolor featuring fantasy faces from mythology to movies. If you're a sucker for seeing the art process, check out this playlist of videos that I've compiled. I initially started this project with a contest in mind, but then I thought the contest had been deleted, I couldn't find it forJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-55302051822959035392017-07-17T21:34:00.001-05:002017-07-17T21:34:34.197-05:00The Trials, Hardships, and Cons of Being an Artist
Detail of "Fool" - Watercolor, Ink - by Johnny Perez, 2007
We hear it all our lives as young artists...
Don't be an artist! You'll starve! You'll be poor! You'll never make it, it's too competitive!
I mean its not entirely wrong, but starting out is hard for most people, and giving up too early is a common thing. I was lucky to have an encouraging family, and Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-35306047053159022072017-07-13T18:27:00.000-05:002017-07-13T19:34:32.648-05:0031 Days of Watercolor | Fantasy Faces
Blick Art Materials announced a daily watercolor art challenge for the month of July, and I had to jump on board! I like daily challenges because they force me to keep with art making when life gets in the way. I may lag behind a day or two but I'm quick to catch up and keep playing.
There was no specific theme so I decided I would do fantasy faces. I'm looking into classic Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-86055548470170432512017-06-30T20:33:00.000-05:002017-06-30T20:33:27.644-05:00Chalchiutlicue | Aztec Goddess of the Sea
Chalchiutlicue - Watercolor, Ink - 9 in x 6 in - Johnny Perez
What happens when you dive into the rabbit's hole? You discover a massive fountain of potential inspiration perhaps? I've been into mythology since I can remember going to the library, I mean its the closest thing to fantasy in the real world. Ancient cultures sacrificed lives for these beings, and whatever your Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-8576725040464030202017-06-24T12:52:00.003-05:002017-06-24T12:52:53.417-05:00Going Home Home for Memorial DayI traveled to my hometown to visit my family and do a little celebrating of Memorial Day. I don't celebrate it regularly, but its hard not to when you're with family and surroundings you used to know. Of course I took the beaux out to see the local cemetery. Not surprised to see quite a few confederate flags there in a small row of small graves. I'm from a small town! Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-65423794760281546322017-05-20T10:00:00.000-05:002017-05-20T13:18:33.323-05:00What Various Pens I Use for Art Making
My lineup of pens
Pens can be something of a guilty pleasure for me. Especially GellyRoll pens because they come in so many colors and versions like metallic and glitter. I paint more than I draw so the necessity of all the pens I have is what makes me feel guilty. This somewhat prompted me to practice my drawing skills and make some art with them.
Recently I made some veryJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-6524495394579678332017-05-18T15:00:00.000-05:002017-05-19T19:06:27.143-05:00Artist Life Series | Episode 002 | A SamplerThis one's a modge podge, a tit for tat, some bric-a-brac, a sampling if you will, of a day in this artist's life. And a bit of my artist boyfriend's life. I'd be content to stay in and play video games all day between art-making, but it I have to say that recording this series gives me some other things to look forward to and share. There's nothing all that glamorous Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-87330577101193003682017-05-18T11:45:00.001-05:002017-05-18T11:45:33.292-05:00Answers from a Practicing Artist (But Not an Expert)!If no one's ever told you before, being an artist is hard! I love art and I love being able to create, it gives me a great sense of purpose in this chaotic world. But trying to elevate yourself to any kind of next level can be quite the challenge! I am by no means the best expert on the subject, but I do like to share my experiences because there is always someone out Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-555423126491290292017-05-16T17:55:00.001-05:002017-05-19T19:04:05.611-05:00Watercolor Mermaid Painting in Time Lapse VideoI want to be...where the people are.. I mean fishes are...
I love mermaids! The Little Mermaid has been a staple of my existence for longer than I can remember. I grew up first seeing the Live Action video on VHS from Shelley Duvall's Fairytale Theatre. In it, the original storyline is used from the Hans Christian Anderson book where the mermaid dies in the end because she'd Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-442654050294196112017-05-15T00:15:00.000-05:002017-05-19T19:07:32.245-05:00Buddha Board Mini | Drawing Meditation ExerciseOne of the many relaxing things I do as an artist, is to practice the fundamentals. Drawing facial features, usually eyes. Drawing hands, and random faces, or maybe just doodles. One of the best tools I've found for practicing brushstrokes is the Buddha Board!
I have the mini version right now, I can't wait to get the bigger regular version that comes with a reservoir and standJohnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-21134719409211879952017-05-14T23:44:00.001-05:002017-05-20T13:54:14.852-05:00It's DAISO! Shopping at the Japanese Dollar Store! My first visit to Daiso was so much fun! I had heard that they had some cheap art supplies to boot. I'd heard so many good things, I had to make the trip north to Plano to see what the fuss was about for myself. It was a stormy day, but there was plenty of sunshine on the inside! Haha. There was loungy Japanese music playing, the place was so clean, and Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623480242799634924.post-91152520930692285602017-05-10T18:15:00.001-05:002017-05-19T19:09:48.484-05:00Artist Vlog Series: Episode 001Ok I'm taking the plunge into Vlogging, YIKES! Its way out of my comfort zone, but I can't deny that it will be great talking practice, and all the cool kids are doing it! I just really want to make it easier for new fans and current fans to connect with me on a personal level, since I've been out of the convention scene, and I'm not quite yet ready to jump into a public scene again Johnny Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06790540395100467832noreply@blogger.com0