Sylvia Ortiz

[sylvia0rtiz]

hi everyone im new to this site just wanted to share some of my work with you all:-)

[seanchristopher]

Has a Hans Bellmer vibe. Interesting work Sylvia!

[sylvia0rtiz]

great eye... funny thing is i never knew who he was until my professor told me about him back in college....kindred spirits they say. :-)
thanks for looking

[kimmy]

Amazing work Sylvia! I really enjoyed #6. Keep up the great work!

[Bytor]

I can't decide which piece I like the best, I love them all, I really dig the back outlines in them and the movement they have.The color is amazing too. Keep up the good work.

[adhocart]

Nice work. Can you tell me what medium you work in? Just curious. Thanks.

Andrew

[sylvia0rtiz]

andrew....

its mostly multi media
pen and ink
acrylic
paper
on wood
canvas
sometimes ill just use pencils and water color
whatevers available for me to get these out of me you know :-)
i luv to work on panels tho.
i used to be a wood shoptech so i made all my panels now im running low and jonesin for a bandsaw and some wood...lol
xo

[sylvia0rtiz]

leslie
thanks a million for your comment
im humbled by your kind words and admiration

im always open to any critiques or suggestions
:-)
xo

[definitiongallery]

I bought the seventh piece down a year ago, it was a must have for my collection. She has raw talent in its purest form. Heres a few I also enjoy.She made the skateboard as a gift.
Peace,
Definition Gallery
Daniel Fountain,owner
www.definitiongallery.com

[PhotoGus]

Love the deck.

[sylvia0rtiz]

heres some recent stuff i apologize for the quality of the photos im working on getting my work reshot
ill have more stuff posted up soon
let me know whatcha think
xo

[spqr]

I think those pieces look fantastic .. not sure if it was part of your thought process in their creation , but, they make me think of societys current obsession with plastic surgery and the importance put upon maintaining the facade at all cost .
what sort of size are these?

[sylvia0rtiz]

these particular ones are 24 x 48 and yes your not off
my work is all about the beautiful and grotesque i believe that there is no line between the two that they exisit together as one and plastic surgery falls into that category....
this particular series is called "kissey fishey face"
lol
sexy isnt it
xo

[virtu]

Those are great.
They would be wonderful in big gold ornate frames.

[Bytor]

Sylvia, did you read a lot of Dr Sues Books when you where young?

[sylvia0rtiz]

not as hard core as i did during my teenage angst years lol
do the red and white stripes giv it away lol
xo

[sylvia0rtiz]

you should see my sock collection...all stripes lol

[Bytor]

Dec 9, 2008 20:19:15 GMT -8 sylvia0rtiz said:

not as hard core as i did during my teenage angst years lol
do the red and white stripes give it away lol
xo

When I see those stripes with the black sketchy outlines and the colors you use I think I see a Dr. Sues influence. lol, I love Dr. Sues!

[definitiongallery]

Here are three painting by Sylvia Ortiz that she has just shared with us. We really enjoy how she robed the woman in "Santa Muerte". Very intreguing because most of her figures are exposed.

[sylvia0rtiz]

will have some new work up on here for you all to enjoy by monday ...pinky swear!
xo

[Bytor]

Here is a photo of Sylvia's beautiful work at Definition gallery in Baltimore. She painted the installation mural behind the pieces.

Beautiful work Sylvia and it was really nice meeting you and working along your side in baltimore.

[sylvia0rtiz]

leslie it was AWESOME!!!
i truly enjoyed our time together and collaborating was a great idea!!!

xoxoxo

[definitiongallery]

The mural looks AMAZING! Here are some close up images of Sylvia's. (All but 4) We will post the others soon. Great work Syl!