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[caption id="attachment_1396" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption="Nathan DeYoung at work on "Act 1...""][/caption] An interview with Nathan DeYoung Seeking to better understand those around him, Nathan DeYoung offers an inquisitive exploration into the human condition. Using the intimate observations of others as a muse, he creates characters that allow him to fully analyze and interpret those to whom he is closest. By revealing and destroying his characters in frenzies of shape and color, he ventures to grasp, uncover, and expose the often hidden, with the hope that insight into others and their actions will enable a deeper understanding of himself. Nathan DeYoung currently works and studies in San Diego, California. [caption id="attachment_1395" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""Act 1: A Thief, A Lesson""][/caption] Please talk a lil' bit about the general idea/vibe behind your new series of works for “Windows & Mirrors” this September. "Windows & Mirrors" is basically a visual interpretation of my journal entries, it's a series of works based on my desire to understand those around me and my relationship not only to them but their actions as well. I'm ridiculously intrigued by my own thoughts when it comes to evaluating and analyzing the people I come in contact with. I want to know why I evaluate people and their actions so carefully, so with this body of work I'm exploring these various questions, assumptions, intentions etc. and how I relate with them. What do you consider your biggest overall influence? That's difficult to narrow down. I'll be general and say that life itself is my biggest influence. [caption id="attachment_1394" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""Act 2: A Change, A Gift""][/caption] Your works are accompanied by a poem you write to go with each work. What started this practice and do you have any plans to compile your writings at any point? I began writing poems for the works two or three years ago, when I was going through some challenging times. I wanted to be able to do more than just visualize an idea, I wanted a way to say everything the painting itself couldn't. The writing is actually one of my favorite parts of the whole process, and I could see myself down the line wanting to compile them all even if it's just for myself. [caption id="attachment_1393" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""Act 3: A Solution In Vivid Color""][/caption] Please explain your process a little bit and how long an average painting takes you. You seem to build and build via very thin layers that you are constantly being pushed along with the help of your trusty hair dryer. I begin a painting first with a thumbnail sketch where I map out composition, concept, colors, size, etc. Once I've settled on an idea, I will prep the surface with many layers of thin "ground" washes. Once the ground wash is applied I'll sketch the basic outlines of the portraits/animals etc. and begin applying very thin layers of paint. Once I have a basic layer of paint built up on the surface I begin washing and rebuilding the image over and over again with very thin layers of paint that I heat with a hair dryer to speed up the drying process. With a hair dryer in one hand and a brush in the other these stages can become very meditative and rhythmic, which really helps because this part of the process takes the longest. An average painting usually takes me anywhere from 100-200 hours to complete, for example "Act 1: A Thief, A Lesson" took 150 hours to complete from start to finish. [caption id="attachment_1392" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""Conversatwins With Mirrors""][/caption] If you could sit and watch the creation of any work of art from throughout the ages, which work would that be and why? Without a doubt it would be "A girl sleeps through a storm thinking about something else" by Ian Francis. I would love to watch his process come together, all the different mediums and textures and styles blend seamlessly together with incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. HUGE inspiration. [caption id="attachment_1391" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""Makeup" - collaboration with Ashley Thorp"][/caption] Upcoming plans following your show with us this September? Thankfully more shows with Thinkspace Gallery! I am going to be in various group shows and such this year and next, and in the near future I will have work in Aqua Art Miami during Art Basel this December with Thinkspace. [caption id="attachment_1390" align="aligncenter" width="553" caption=""O' Intimacy and the Aftermath""][/caption] Check out the 'back talk' interview Nathan recently did with Juxtapoz here. Check out a process feature we did with Nathan a bit back here. View the works from 'Windows and Mirrors' here and pics from the opening night here. Site: http://www.nathandeyoung.com/ Blog: http://www.nathandeyoungart.blogspot.com/

[caption id="attachment_1383" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Joe Sorren "Scottische" - Oil on board"][/caption]

One of our holy grail pieces is above. So stoked. We own a nice watercolor and graphite work on paper from Joe Sorren, but never thought we'd be lucky enough to own an original oil. We'll be paying it off for a while, and sooo can't wait to get it home and have it on our walls to enjoy every day. Going to be a magical day to say the very least once we get it home.

Also picked up a nice piece on paper recently from Spain's Sam3 who is currently turning heads and rocking things over in Italy for the big FAME Fest. His line work is so strong and fluid, simple yet powerful.

[caption id="attachment_1382" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="Sam3 "Miradas 1" - ink on paper"][/caption]

On the ol' collector radar: Upcoming shows from Masakatsu Sashie, Brendan Monroe, Eishi Takaoka, Esao Andrews (yeah, I'm SO picking one up from our show with the man) and Josh Keyes. Others are definitely on our radar, but those are the ones with major shows in the near future that we can't wait to check out.

As if Beyond Eden wasn't going to rock LA enough already this October, now word surfaces of this monster show... Giant Robot 'Biennale 2: 15 F*cking Years' More info here and keep your eyes peeled here for upcoming info and a full breakdown of all participating. October 24, 2009 - January 24, 2010 Opening reception: Sat, Oct. 24th 6-10PM Japanese American National Museum 369 East First Street in Los Angeles http://www.janm.org

This past weekend photographer Kevin Knight came by our home to shoot us and our collection as part of a special series he's working on featuring folks from the LA art scene in their creative spaces / home environments. He's already shot over a dozen movers and shakers including some noteable collectors in our local area as well as other gallery owners. He's starting to visit the studios of several prominent local artists as well. Look for all this hard work to materialize into a special show somewhere in LA soon. Once we get a few pics back from Kevin of his visit with us, I'll be sure to post one or two here for all to check out.

Great new piece from ZOSO spotted over in Culver City the other day. Stay Real... Never Lie Down. Good advice indeed.