Author: David de Lara

from 2008: “Allusion”
graphite on 12″x24″ birch wood

This is one of the few (probably two) pieces I’ve done on wood where I let the grain show through. I was spring cleaning and organized my home studio when I saw it again. It had a few marks from being handled and transported to shows. It was easy to fix though because they could be sanded off. Before long the whole piece was like new again.

“Allusion” is currently available in my Etsy store. You can also get prints of it from my Art & Photo Print Shop.

This interview is from last month when I was a part of the RAW Artists event in Austin. It gives you a little bit of insight about my artwork.

model: Eva Strangelove
hair & makeup: Tami Milicia

This is how Miss Eva normally lounges around to watch television. No Lie.

You can purchase prints of “TV Night” from my Art & Photo Print Shop. I’m also booking photography sessions from now through mid-May in Austin, Texas.

model: Angela Ryan
hair: Jennifer Kraack

There are quite a bit of polymers in this photo, from the latex gauntlets and stockings to the plastic throne. Although she looks really good, I assure you she is flesh and blood.

You can purchase prints of “Angela in the Rubba Chair” from my Art & Photo Print Shop. I’m also booking photography sessions from now through mid-May in Austin, Texas.

model: Velocity

I don’t think I’ve posted many photos from this set with Velocity. After the shoot at my home studio about a year ago, I took her to the motel she was staying at. It was actually kind of a classy but trashy place, but it fit our purpose of shooting in a run down room. Subscribers and trial members can view the full photo set at Zivity.

Here’s a fun fact: Velocity is the model that unknowingly put me in the hospital. Well, it’s not her fault. Before the photo shoot I loaded up on caffeine and took some allergy medication too. Nothing serious happened but I didn’t feel right the next day.

You can purchase prints of “Velocity at the Ace Motel” from my Art & Photo Print Shop. I’m also booking photography sessions from now through mid-May in Austin, Texas.

It’s Easter Bunny Sunday. I remembered I do have at least one photo to celebrate the day.

Model: Vaunt
hair & makeup: Tami Milicia

You can purchase prints of “Vaunt No. 12″ from my Art & Photo Print Shop. I’m also booking photography sessions from now through mid-May in Austin, Texas.

model: Angela Ryan
hair: Jennifer Kraack

I had a photo session with Angela Ryan recently. I also upgraded to a new camera recently. I can’t think of a better way for it to have been broken in.

You can purchase a print of “Searching the Past” from my Art & Photo Print Shop.

from 2008: “Melancholy Requiem”
acrylic & graphite on 18″x24″ wood panel

“Melancholy Requiem” was one of those pieces where I saw someone else’s work and it gave me an idea for something of my own. In this case it was a black surface with a splash of white and a drawing in that area. It’s simple in its approach and execution but there are times things don’t need to be overdone. Also, since I’ve done this piece, I often start with a black surface and build up the painting from there.

“Melancholy Requiem” is currently for sale in my Etsy Store. You can also purchase prints of it from my Art & Photo Print Shop.

model: Kendra B

This is a random shot/outtake from last year in Seattle. There was a mess of clothes and bags on the floor behind her (and I think that’s my camera backpack on the chair) but when I saw this, I loved the the connection of her eyes as she hid her face with the mask. Now that I see it, this photo is kind of a callback to a photo we did in 2009.

I’m planning a trip to Seattle in May and we’re set to meet up again while I’m there. A couple of my wilder photo shoots have been with Kendra and her friend Jenna. By the end of the night this photo was taken, everyone was passed out in bed… and I was only wearing a name tag for some reason…

You can get a print of “Fold into Me” from my Art & Photo Print Shop. I’m also available for model photography sessions while I’m still in Austin and also when I’m on the road May 20 – 22 in Seattle.