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This is a black-and-white revision of an illustration I made (hand-drawn) for an American Red Cross e-newsletter years ago. The original was in color; however, considering my current work is predominantly black and white, I thought it appropriate to update the illustration for my portfolio. © 2007-2018 Joe Blend. All rights reserved.

Had to draw this after my husband said it.

"Blood beholds hunger."

Whimsical, abstract geometric design in black & white. First in the Funky Flowers in Black & White series. In sizes 6" x 8" to 16" x 20".

This unique black & white abstract design comes alive with gold, silver and bronze highlights. In sizes 6" x 8" to 16" x 20".

Daily Painting Challenge 2 - basketweave Following the daily painting challenge with Lisa Congdon over at CreativeBug though I haven't quite managed to keep up daily. Still, it's wonderful picking the brush up again and splashing around with paint!

Daily Painting Challenge 1 - gingham Following the daily painting challenge with Lisa Congdon over at CreativeBug though I haven't quite managed to keep up daily. Still, it's wonderful picking the brush up again and splashing around with paint!

This 11" x 14" bold, dynamic, geometric abstract makes a unique statement. Lines and curves, angles and shapes in stark black and white convey the arbitrary, yet methodical . . . random, yet systematic nature of the universe . . . and our lives.

5" x 7" abstract geometric drawing.

Made this way back 1996. Colored pencils and ink.

Did this way back 1997. Pen and ink pointillism.

That one time I thought it would be a good idea to coat my lips with black ink and kiss the paper. Regretted it for the next 3 hours walking about feeling like a goth.

Made this way back 1999. Pen and Ink. Pointillism

Did this way back 1996. Colored pencils and pen and ink on paper.

Did this piece way back 1998. Pen and Ink pointillism.

Made this way back 1998 Pen and ink , colored pencils, pointillism.

Did this way back 1997. Pen and ink pointillism

"That old black magic has me in a spell . . . "

Yes I do use stickmen.

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