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Portfolio of Faves
Through the BIFROST
What awaits beyond the Bifrost? Could this be Asgard, the realm of the gods? Or maybe a return trip to Midgard on the Northern Norse Homeland.
SKåL
A true Minnesotan tribute painting. This Viking Ship is experiencing a mighty storm...Purple Rain. Perfect for Norse Viking, MN Viking, or MN fans in general without being overly obvious and cheesy.
American Boar Hunt
Patriotism through chaos. This painting was full of struggles for Santiago, but he refused to give up on it. The emotion is evident. Never give up....especially on your freedoms. A very powerful, almost poetic, piece.
Moby Dick
This is the Moby Dick of bulls!
Destination: Unknown
Oh the stories these sailors must have! I wonder if anyone would believe them?
Pocohontas
The ashen color pallet leaves a ghostly feel while the dramatic shading was done to represent warrior paint. The antique frame was chosen to symbolize a native head-dress & royalty.
Inside Out
The thoughts that race in our heads. The more time is spent looking at this piece, the more faces can be found. Sometimes its hard to turn off the noise. Santiago's first oil and cold wax abstract painting really stands out.
Balboa
The perfect combination of abstract mixed with realism and detail...The artists specialty. This rooster can hold his own in the ring!
Lily of the Valley
Although this is not the actual lily of the valley flower, the name seemed fitting. A single white pond lily on a lake in the valley. Representative of Alaska as well as MN and the land of 10,000 lakes. Hint: Listen to Johnny Cash's song of the same name
Hammer-Time
This conceptual piece represents being suspended from a diving cage to admire the beautiful ocean creatures.
Moby Wan Kenobi
As the name suggest...The force is strong with this one! This was the one that started the artists signature resin paintings.
Leaves of Grass
Abstract with a touch of nature. Ruth's first oil & cold wax medium.
The Man
This piece was inspired by a classic movie that both artists grew up with and love. They chose to recreate the iconic scene in their own style. Extra points to those who know what movie this is.
Maestro
"if you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration" -Nikola Tesla
Imaginarium
Due to popularity of us including 9 planets, we thought of renaming this one 'PLUTO'! Our perception & knowledge of the universe is ever changing and opens our minds to endless imagination. Get lost in our Imaginarium!
Guppy
Sharks are normally scary and are portrayed in that manner. Here the artists chose to take a different route; it is fun, lively and beautiful to look at.
Mother Superior
Earth is always represented in the feminine: Mother Nature or Mother Earth. The Lone Wolf symbolizes the wildness and beauty of the feminine spirit of Mother Earth.
The Phoenix One
A Phoenix....do we even need to say more!?
Paragon
This was one of the first times Santiago developed the subject matter and color palette from letting the wood for the frame speak to him. The picture was so enhanced by the frame, it just wouldn't be the same without it.
Silicon Valley
Old motherboards & electronic parts create the topographical city. Its like cities within cities. The center tributes sacred geometry, frequency & energy to represent Mother Earth. Easy to get lost in this piece!
Abduction
Why can't we ever have clear pictures of mysteries!? With purposefully left paint strokes undefined, rough and grainy just like an old black and white sci-fi film or picture. The black artifact running down the picture just adds to that vibe.
Vesuvius
One of the few darker themed pictures of Santiago's, though still beautiful in nature. After all, nature can be fierce, violent and destructive....but some can see the awe in that. This picture is for you.
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