Local Artist expansion: Benita Blocker

 

Artistry by Benita

This "Leo the Lion" acrylic painting was a custom piece for another art enthusiast. It is an acrylic handpaint over pour.

Benita Blocker, direct descendant of the  Chisolm lineage, will be expanding her artwork into a fashion line in collaboration with another company. Website link is coming soon.

 She is also writing standup comedy material.

Stay tuned.

Local Artist Introduces New Collections

Local artist Benita Blocker is currently showcasing two different artwork collections. The first collection is called the "Jungle Collection." It features fashion inspired art. The fashion outfits actually ship with some of the art pieces. 

The second collection is called the "Blue Eyes Collection." It features a "big blue eyed sistah." Each face can be customized regarding hairstyle, hair color, directions of the head shape, position of the blue eyed pupils, and the color scheme of the neckline and bust area. The original "Blue eyes" acrylic hand painting was completed in 2019 as a part of an art expression class within a support group and was completed in under 2 hours. Many people liked the original canvas panel which was an experiment so Ms. Blocker decided to create a whole collection of ten pieces surrounding this Sisterhood. The first two "Blue Eyes" paintings are using the same "Mont Marte" brand canvas quality as the original 2019 version. Buyers will feel confident to know that a stencil is being used to create a consistent sizing of the face. Only 9x12 canvases are being used to effectively showcase the small face of the Blue Eyes Collection.

 As a rape and kidnap survivor, Ms. Blocker is using art to continue coping with past trauma and has opened up an Etsy online store and art gallery. The website is https://www.etsy.com/shop/ApplebaumStudio 

All paintings are being created with professional acrylic paint, and Ms. Blocker is looking forward to experimenting with oil paint and watercolor. In addition, she is also looking forward to being featured in a storefront gallery.  She appreciates the continued support from her community.

2018 Acrylic painting collection by Benita Blocker

Babelicious at Christmastime by Benita Blocker

This collection is about celebrating as well.

Mountains, Valleys, and Water.

These two paintings can be switched positions to create to different looks.

2016 * 2017 * 2018 Landscapes

Power lines Collection: Blood, Fire, and Eclipse

My "Phoenix" by Benita Blocker

All paintings start at $35 and collections start at $50.  I'm trying to get a gallery crawl together.

Acrylic Painting on my Own!

Acrylic Painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

After consulting with an art gallery, I have learned that I am a young artist.  I need to find my niche.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2018.

I typically screenshot pictures from the Internet that inspire me to paint.  The colors can vary a little, but I like having a goal in mind.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

This butterfly took a lot of time tweaking.  It probably is one of my least favorite paintings.  I have learned that expensive paints on a cheap canvas balance nicely.  Also, cheap paint on a higher quality canvas also balances out nicely.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

Eventually, I plan to have a collection of artwork to sell.  I am still learning.  I think that I will be giving these initial paintings away.  I still need to develop a signature look and niche market.  I am trying to decide on colors and more.  I like landscapes and skylines.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

Actor JahKing Guillory (can't remember his alias name) took this photo.  I painted with richer colors.  Some people thought that it represented the 2017 Wildfires.  It was not my intent, but I can see it.