Crissman's Canvas

02/05/2023

09/24/2018

Some think it’s by chance, but I know better. People are placed in our lives for a specific purpose. When you have the privilege of meeting someone who you connect with on a spiritual level, the chemistry of the relationship ignites passions inside you that were there, buried deep down, waiting to be awakened. When people meet, a symphony of colorful hues are exchanged in the spirit form, and as they get to know one another on a deeper level, the brilliance and radiance of the colors grow in vibrancy. We take those colors, those imprints of our relationships, and carry them with us, adding to our own vibrancy of saturated definitions of our soul. Just as each relationship produces a unique display of color combinations, no two relationships are the same.

The series of canvases that are set to hang on the stage of Goose and Chey’s are a reflection of the brilliance and radiance of their relationship. The color palette symbolizes the saturated definitions of their souls, pouring into the people lucky enough to call them family and friend. As you look at the artwork as a whole, the eye follows a specific movement. It is the melody of their combined taste in music, represented in a graphic state. Just as the unique connection of relationships cannot be duplicated, these works of art that hang here are one of a kind.

Goose and Chey’s Inspiration Playlist
Feist - Get Not High, Get Not Low; Baby Be Simple
Leisure Cruise - Revelation
Grateful Dead - Ripple
System Of A Down - Toxicity
Arcade Fire - We Don’t Deserve Love
Yusuf/Cat Stevens - The Wind
The Boxer Rebellion - Let It Go
Stick Figure/KBong - Smiles on Faces
Mountain Man - Holy Father (Live)
Lord Huron - Meet Me in the Woods
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Learning To Fly
Bob Marley & The Wailers - One Love

09/11/2018

Diptych Set Title: Waves of Wonder
These beauties were custom made for my children's playroom over New Years Eve/Day 2018. Usually the biggest obstacle holding us back is ourselves. Don't be afraid to fail, because you will always fail forward as long as your goal is to grow.

01/05/2018

This Trio. Wow, just wow. There are so many emotions wrapped up in this project. I have had these canvases for YEARS. Fear, lack of self confidence, lack of physical ability, and self doubt had held me back from even dreaming about what they could be. As Casey hung them in our family room, I can't help but act like a giddy child, clapping my hands and jumping up and down, smiling ear to ear. What a way to kick off the New Year.

07/14/2017

Circa: 2005
Identity Entrapment
Multimedia Installation
Todd Madigan Gallery CSUB

This was my senior project for my Bachelor of Arts degree. Did you write a paper or take a really hard test? I had to create mine out of thin air, present to a panel before construction, build by a deadline, and provide a synopsis of what it was exactly. SOOO what is it?

A guy and gal trapped in bo***ge by the government issued identity that has been assigned to each and everyone of us beginning at birth. SS #, driver's licence, credit card numbers, credit scores, you know them all. I think this example of just how much control this type of identity affects us is even more evident now as identity theft can completely ruin you, creating much headache and heartache trying to dig your way out.

The models used were friends of mine who worked at Petco with me. I cast their naked bodies in plaster molds and attached them to 2 eight ft frames, covered it in liquid nails, and painted them white. I made a collage of my "identity" on photoshop and projected it over the models using 2 data projectors, one for each side. The piece stood in the middle of the gallery, free standing, so that you could walk around the entire piece. The use of the projectors symbolized how this identity is not a part of us, but rather projected onto us whether we like it or not. I am not agreeing nor disagreeing with the importance of this identity, simply drawing attention to it.

These are the only pictures I have left of this project. One is of the piece without the projectors running, then other is the front side of the guy with the projector on. If you are wondering if the entire male and female body was displayed - the answer if YES!! Thank you for reading all of this! Please leave a comment with your thoughts, I'd love to hear them!

07/13/2017

This is Vincent, a local geologist. He saw my paintings in a restaurant 2 YEARS AGO, and decided last month to contact me for a custom painting! Can you believe that?!?! I met him today with my Dad as my bodyguard 😂 thanks Dad. He chose the "top" painting, if you have been following along with the other posts. Thank you for being a part of the process!!

07/12/2017

👉Voting Time👈
Which painting is your favorite (top or bottom) and what would you name it? 👇👇👇 Drop your answer in the comments👇👇👇👍👎👌

07/11/2017

Alrighty then!!!! Stage 4 completed!!! Now just to dry and deliver.

07/03/2017

Stage 2: Epoxy Resin
We have 2 paintings going at the moment. I think we will let the client choose their favorite♡ Casey Crissman

07/02/2017

Do you smell that? YES!!! It's July 2nd!!! My glory month! What better way to kick off July than with a new customer painting. Phase 1 is complete. Playlist: Red Hot Chili Peppers

06/26/2016

Spoiling my favorite teen with the biggest heart.