Todd Conway

Work samples

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Drawing inspiration from the techniques of a painter who blends colors on a canvas, I intertwine objects, forging connections akin to assembling a puzzle, ultimately forming a cohesive and visually compelling picture. The diverse array of materials, including dolls, lighters, wires, toys, and metal, contributes to the depth and complexity of the composition. It's my hope that my artwork prompts viewers to identify the diverse elements woven into the final image.
Prince

Drawing inspiration from the techniques of a painter who blends colors on a canvas, I intertwine objects, forging connections akin to assembling a puzzle, ultimately forming a cohesive and visually compelling picture. The diverse array of materials, including dolls, lighters, wires, toys, and metal, contributes to the depth and complexity of the composition. It's my hope that my artwork prompts viewers to identify the diverse elements woven into the final image.
Pink Cadillac

Drawing inspiration from the techniques of a painter who blends colors on a canvas, I intertwine objects, forging connections akin to assembling a puzzle, ultimately forming a cohesive and visually compelling picture. The diverse array of materials, including dolls, lighters, wires, toys, and metal, contributes to the depth and complexity of the composition. It's my hope that my artwork prompts viewers to identify the diverse elements woven into the final image—what objects can you find within?

youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLp8gzHo7l0

About Todd

With an extensive career spanning almost three decades as a high school art educator in both Baltimore City Public Schools and Baltimore County Public Schools, my commitment to fostering creativity goes beyond the classroom. Outside of academic settings, my love for art seamlessly intertwines with personal pursuits, manifesting in immersive experiences with both artistic expression and nature, particularly in my endeavors of gardening, landscaping and story writing.

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Marilyn Monroe Recycled

Found Objects and Paint. I get found objects from the trash, donations or pick things up of the street. I use found objects and trash to create portraits of beautiful woman such as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and Lana del Rey.

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The Golden Heart

The Golden Heart is a mixed mosaic of gold leaf, cut paper, glue, paint and drawing. These small pieces are cut to shape and invent the image seen.

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Pabst and Crabs and Pabst Dream

This artwork stands as the recipient of the National Art Award in the prestigious Pabst Blue Ribbon art contest. As one of two creations I contributed to Pabst. this image was reproduced into metal signs and is currently a collector item. The widespread dissemination of this piece became evident when, entirely serendipitously, I encountered it in an Alaskan beer store—a testament to its status as a collector's item.

The companion piece, titled "Pabst Dream," has achieved notable recognition as well, with publications and prints adorning various mediums, including an impressive display on a building, captured in one of the accompanying photos. These endeavors underscore the widespread acclaim and versatility of these works within the Pabst Blue Ribbon art collection.

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Painting and Watercolor

Varies painting and watercolor studies. The watercolor studies are very large. I put my cat in the image to show the scale of the watercolors. The images are created with drops of watercolor.

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My Art Studio in Canton

This is where I live and work. I re designed, cut in half, rebuilt and painted this mural while living in it and working as the art teacher at Digital Harbor High School. Much of the materials for making of this project were invented by me ( for example: I created a process to make hardwood floor stain using oil paint and a stain processing system made of discarded lab equipment.) The railing, kitchen cabinets and a slider trap door that transforms in a bar stool are inside. I built large windows and glass block to capture the sun which grow herbs in the kitchen. Green Technology...sort of. An urban garden grows along the side of the house which is showcased by the mural and is the subject of much positive interest by the community.