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Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:20:02 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Exhibit in Chester City "Baby it's Cold Outside":
Desire said, "Took a picture with my parents and family of my artistic sidekick Angel during the opening reception for the exhibit that he and I have participated in. It's great that we have our work up in a gallery in our hometown. It's great that we even have..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 12:53:57 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Pop Portraits... I See You:
Desire said, "Painted what I call a "Pop Portrait" of my buddy Musoke Mwamaba Akil Lewis on 12x12 canvas acrylic. It gave me a chance to practice some basic drawing techniques and some figure drawing as well. I was tempted to let the illustrator in me come out by..." more
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:18:04 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Their faces...:
Desire said, "Painting some fun pieces to exhibit in the art show at the http://artavestates.com/home.html Gallery show. Hope you all diggs. Having a ball with simplicity. Both pieces are 12x12 acrylic on canvas. Left piece titled: Her Goddess and Right..." more
Monday, December 31, 2012 2:41:25 AM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Systematic...:
Desire said, "I finished my second painting the day before. It's a lot more illustrative in comparison to the first and weightier in subject. The title is "Systematic" I liked the process and felt comfortable with it although I think I prefer the heavy stroked..." more
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 2:55:20 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Hand Crafted Christmas Cards...:
Desire said, "Made Christmas cards for the family :) I'm happy they like them. LOL Mom wants to make a full on card line. Thanks mom :) "
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:36:28 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled In the Groove with Big Boy:
Desire said, "Stayed up late at night to finish this one. LOL I've already sketched three other pieces similar to this one. Big Boy is the main character and subject but the series may end up being called "Too Close to Home." or "Truth Be Told." I'm enjoying the..." more
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 3:04:28 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Community Mural Chester Housing Authority:
Desire said, "The celebratory crowd at the Chester Housing holiday event was exciting and fun to paint at despite the clouds that hung in the sky. Saturday before last I had the wonderful opportunity to do a community mural in my hometown Chester, PA. It is..." more
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 7:33:09 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled A New Religion...:
Desire said, "This piece is for editorial use. I'm placing it into stock. It is best used to illustrate the issue of war vs religion or war in the name of religion. I have heard many say that the United States is a Christian nation but if one were to go by..." more
Thursday, August 2, 2012 12:23:51 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled The People of Ka-Boom:
Desire said, "This piece is also intended for editorial use like the first one. I expect it to be used on issues of war and conflict. It was initially designed just for a simple color and texture study. The piece took on a life of its own and proved to be..." more
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:40:41 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Professional Fault Finders:
Desire said, "Hey everyone Hope you diggs this illustration. The title: Professional Fault Finders. I produced this illustration for an editorial piece. As you can see I have cleaned out all of my old post. Old things are passed away and all things are new...." more
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:15:35 AM
Desire Grover added a Book Trailer Video
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:54:23 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled MOMENTUM...:
Desire said, "Although, the holiday season may have put a halt on my blog post it did not put a halt on my artwork. LOL Now it just comes down to which creative vein I will give priority. I have two projects working at once. I'm four page spreads away from..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:23:10 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled To Capture a People & Place...:
Desire said, "I'm now doing studies and sketches leading into the major pieces that I have in mind. Keeping pace with the inspiration that comes from what I have seen and what I am currently seeing in the community is exciting. The historic structures, falling..." more
Monday, January 2, 2012 7:57:22 PM
Desire Grover added a picture to her Profile Gallery
Title: For the Love of Peanut Butter Page 2
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Monday, January 2, 2012 7:51:45 PM
Desire Grover added a picture to her Profile Gallery
Title: For the Love of Peanut Butter Page 1
Description: For the Love of Peanut Butter Page 1
Sunday, December 11, 2011 9:43:28 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled It is finished...:
Desire said, "It is finished! I love that phrase for so many good reasons :) I've finally completed the first piece planned for the exhibit. Despite work and a zillion other obligations I was able to get thru this detailed piece of work. God willing I will be..." more
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3:56:25 AM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled From Chester to the World... but in DC...:
Desire said, "I am tired but this is a good morning. We are in DC pushing for the Jobs Bill be voted on and unemployment benefits to be extended. Money, finances, resources, needs vs wants... the haves and the have nots. All of this has been the tension between..." more
Sunday, December 4, 2011 7:53:39 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Encouraged...:
Desire said, "Tonight was wonderful. Although my focus was challenged by the youthful company that I had around me I was able to push further into this piece. The Lord is good and patient :) I can't imagine not being an artist. There is nothing like it. The..." more
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:03:44 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Is honesty the best policy?:
Desire said, "A good companion.More and more I have decided that this first piece is my test piece. A huge gigantic test strip. I want to see just how far I can take a pack of these BIC ink pens, not used traditionally for art. The medium often times sets that..." more
Monday, November 28, 2011 9:27:55 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled There is a time for everything...so what time is it?:
Desire said, "As each day passes by I find myself more and more convinced that there is a time for everything. I'm also becoming convinced that there are only a few of us who have the gift to know "What time it is." Before you read further please understand that..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 8:19:07 AM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Hate the Rain... Love the Creator:
Desire said, "It's been about 6 days since my last journal entry but not too much time has gone between working on the piece. I'm coming closer to the end of the piece. I've gotten all of the redlining done and now I'm simply inking and tightening up the tonal..." more
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 7:36:14 PM
Desire Grover wrote a blog post titled Poor Boy...:
Desire said, "I have a couple of works in progress. WIP it! Poor Boy will be painted on 3x6 ft wood panel with acrylic. The subject is close to my heart. As an activist I became acutely aware of how often children were overwhelmed with all kinds of messaging..." more