SPALENKA EYE
The Art of Ideas
“A good idea is just an idea until you make it real.” -Dee Arisman The idea is the foundation of all great art… but how to get to a good one? Sketching is one way. It has been my experience … Continue reading
Celebrating Eve
Eve Villa Neuhart, SX70 Polaroid, early 2000’s. Eve Villa Neuhart is my stepdaughter. It is her birthday today and so wanted to celebrate her as an art spirit that inspired and helped me with many of my artworks as … Continue reading
SDCC
“Comic-Con has become more of a pop cultural festival, and to not be included feels like you’re missing the biggest celebration of the year.” -Felicia Day Who is coming to the San Diego Comic Con? If you want a special … Continue reading
Mercurial Waters
MERCURIAL WATERS. Graphite on board. I am making personal drawings of an alchemical nature for the patrons who are supporting Memory of a Cosmic Heart. You can hear a rough mix of some of the music I wrote with Rob … Continue reading
SD Voyager Interview
The San Diego Voyager online magazine interviewed me about my career and my new project, Memory of a Cosmic Heart. Read the interview HERE.
Model Pageantry
Polaroid of Victoria Lowe. Circa 1989. I love people. I love the human figure. The body is a magnificent creation and I enjoy celebrating it in my art. Much of my imagery conceptually begins with the human being. The body … Continue reading
4 Seasons redux
View this post on Instagram Four Seasons Redux, 21.75" x 18″ mixed media, graphite, conte, prisma colors, pastels, print, tape, on paper. Alchemical Goddesses represent the seasons of our life and the self realization of our true natures. https://spalenkablog.wordpress.com/?p=3079&preview=true A … Continue reading
Desert Mage Sketch
Sweet little piece, Desert Mage, ink, charcoal, graphite, conte, on paper. 8.5″ x 11″ Signed. $150.00 SOLD. Thank you, Michael Gaydos.