I MOVED --

those seeking to see what i'm currently involved with should go to: swartstudio.com. thank you! 

Cheers from Mexico!

cheers! i wish all my friends could have experienced this with me! it was 5 wonderful days of fun in the sun in Los Cabos, Mexico!i'm back in boston dealing with two snow storms back to back. *sigh*

Random comic book panel of the month

From Sensation Comics #38, 1945. Happy holidays!

A new painting completed

Justice vs Ignorance, oil on canvas w/ mixed media, 2'x3'.

i'm pleased to announce i finished the second painting of my upcoming collection. more here.

Announcing the concept for my new collection!

i’ve come up with a concept for a show that combines elements of ’50s sci-fi movie posters, the glamor of female celebrities from the ‘70-’80s, and comic book pin up art from the ’90s. i’m tentatively titling it, “heroines”. i’m mixing my love of pop culture and infusing it with a fine art sensibility and hope to have a 10-12 piece collection of mixed media paintings done in my usual “kinetic style”. i want it to be colorful, sexy, and empowering! i’ve already secured a space to host a preview show next summer. stay tuned for more!

Random comic book panel of the month

She-Hulk vs the Enchantress, Secret Wars #2, 1984.

Random comic book panel of the month

The X-Men's Storm meets Wonder Woman, Marvel vs DC # 2, 1996.

Random comic book panel of the month

Wonder Woman Annual #4, 1995.

Getting away from it all

My getaway in New England.

my studio is a secret sanctuary unlike any other, bestowed to me by my grandparents for my graduation from art school. it’s a great space to escape the city and reflect on my busy life. with a view like this you can understand how it’s become my creative nexus.

I'm reading too many comic books (but I love it)!

i posted a list of comics i'm reading, but --

Random comic book panel of the month

Wonder Woman #1, 1942

My favorite memories of my dad

Wonder Woman #25, the 1st comic book
 I ever bought, 1988.

the first comic book i ever bought at seven years old.

my fondest memories with my dad are of our bi-weekly trips to the comic book store in the late ’80s through the ’90s. early in my childhood I would read dad’s old DC and marvel comics over and over, but i loved using my allowance to purchase comics of my own. my love of comic books initially inspired me to draw, later paint, enroll in art school and study abroad, and eventually become an art teacher. thanks, dad!

happy father’s day to all of the dads who deserve to celebrate!

Stepping out

i was lucky enough to be invited to the grand opening of the new davio's cucina and showcase cinema de dux in chestnut hill, just outside boston. amazing food and a terrific viewing experience makes the short drive all the more worth it! special thanks to joseph holladay of mediamax network and shout out to chef eric swartz, a true artist.

Bonus random comic book panel(s) of the month

The Avengers #221, 1982

Random comic book panel of the month

JLA #79, 1997

wrapping up the school year

i was just telling myself a fun t-shirt project for art class would be great at the end of the school year. then my friend showed up w/ her latest redesign of an over-sized tee. perfect - it’s just what i was thinking! obviously i’ll tweak the lesson a little to fit 14-16 year old students, but this is gonna rock! my friend even offered to come in as a visiting artist. the kids and i love special guests!

The latest

i've been so incredibly neglectful of my art because students and i have been been busy preparing a 24' installation that's designed to speak out about empowering beyond racism. i'm very proud of the work that's gone into it thus far, but we have so much farther to go towards our opening night in downtown boston. check out the Y.E.S. for Change site for more info.

Random comic book panel of the month

Clark Kent and Lois Lane, Action Comics #69, 1944

Wake up, everybody

Panel from Wonder Woman #4, 1987.

yesterday, 2 bombs went off just 4 blocks from my home in boston. one never expects something like this to happen to you or those you know, but sometimes it does.

my love and support goes out to all the victims of this tragic event.

The world won't get no better if we just let it be. The world won't get no better. We gotta change it yeah, just you and me. - Teddy Pendergrass w/ Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Wake Up Everybody, 1976

Random comic book panel of the month

Wonder Woman #129, by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, & Mike Eposito, 1962.