We're big fans of this Minneapolis based artist. So when we decided to start the regular feature "Created Step by Step" it made sense to ask him to kick things off. So take a look how one of Gregory's works gets to the gallery wall.
Here is the start... I have been working smaller for the last three months because I had rotator cuff surgery, which has made it very difficult to move my arm. So, on the porch with two bushes, a couple of pencils and some pens.
Working on a fabriano pad is something new for me. Dave Andree turned me on to that. It is nice, small and keeps the work from warping.
I start off by simply sitting and looking at something for a while. I'm interested most in the landscape, and in particular the movement. Watching quaking aspens or seeing birds zipping around, that is usually enough to get something started. Then - I just start in with the initial gestures. This first step is violent. It is like being in a particle excelerator. There is this feeling, and then there is the paper...and I charge up the idea in my head and collide it with the paper.
The first couple strokes set the stage as for what is going to happen with the rest of the work. I call this the SET. In any space there is a SET, that is, the available objects, chemicals, conditions to work with. It is the given. So, at this point the set is being fleshed out and in my mind the clock is starting. First, we start out with nothing but a blank sheet of paper. Then the set is established. Next, the objects in the set start to react with each other and evolve.
Here you see some double lines and single lines being made. Flow of particles. Transfer of elements. Movement of material.
The dome is filled with a cream color and the sky is started.
The ground starts to grow along the lines of transport.
At this point it is a game of action/reaction. If I put this here.. then that will develop there. It is all unfolding over time. The process of creating the work on the paper emulates the actual process that takes place in life.
Inside the dome the main landscape starts to develop. It is within the lines of transportation. The city limits. Possible to drive to on a weekend. This is the hot bed of activity because this is where the most material is.. there is friction, reproduction, lending, and the foundation for growth and decay.
Outside the dome a pine cone. Seed propagation. Sending out scouts to see if the exterior landscape is hospitable to the fruits.
the development of the city inside the dome. This is a photo taken from my studio window ... printed out and transferred to the paper.
at this point there is more transfers applied. One on the right hand side says "open system attack". An open system is where new objects and particles can easily be introduced: something like a landscape. A closed system is where it is relatively difficult to introduce new material. In this phase the landscape is witnessing the development of housing structures. All the demands made on a landscape from civilization, change the system. And usually the development of housing structures or agriculture is pretty destructive to the native landscape.
Details
water runoff - floods in the flatlands and the development of streams.
detail
the landscape adapts, changes from one thing to another. The initial system attack is memory, and the new set moves on as something different.
details of surface quality. Letterpress stamped Oxygen. Transferred Hydrogen.
Click above image for a larger view of the finished work.
*Which artist would like to see a step by step with? Let us know below.
Comments
///////// how do you make the transfers, is it like a decal paper or some sort of arcylic medium thing or furious rubbing? Written by on 2006-08-01 22:16:53
///////// I love the step by step!!!!!!!!!!! good work Written by Jesse Edwards on 2006-08-01 22:16:59
///////// So good! I loved it... I'd like to see a step by step by Jeff Soto
///////// Pure and awesome. Saw the style way back in the first interview immediately loved it, interesting to see the step by step with the reactions keep up the original sweetness and get better soon. Written by I think I call it a snake on 2006-08-01 22:38:08
///////// Id like to see one done by BEARSNATCH Written by dude! on 2006-08-02 00:48:47
///////// Shawn Barbe Shawn BarberShawn Barber!!!!!!! Written by on 2006-08-02 04:20:45
///////// Hm, this gives loads of excitement, I feel like creating right away! Very inspiring... Written by Tine on 2006-08-02 05:20:30
///////// Transfers.. There are AD markers that come in clear.. a BLENDER.. make a print out on a laser printer and then rub the blender on the back.. toxic stuff.. so take care... and rub with the end of the marker to transfer it onto the paper. or even more toxic... I have heard/seen people use acetone with photocopies..never done it.. because this process is so easy... and managable...
Written by geuclide on 2006-08-02 06:32:01
///////// I really like seeeing this step process that renders in an artistic manner how contemporary urban environment could be created right now, in a much different way than how our cities evolved from 150 years ago. Written by Bob Roscoe on 2006-08-02 07:08:25
///////// This was great. Nice work Greg. I'd like to see one featuring Blaine Fontana or Jeff Soto. Y'know, the usual suspects. Written by big_shawn on 2006-08-02 07:19:56
///////// you make we wish i hadda payed more attention in physics. awescum. Written by el duderino on 2006-08-02 07:23:58
///////// yes, how do you do the transfer? Written by kellyg on 2006-08-02 07:25:01
///////// how about a step by step with dan colen?
Written by on 2006-08-02 08:52:30
///////// I really enjoyed that, thank you so much for posting. )))
Watching the process really adds to my enjoyment of the piece. I like the energy and the honesty in your work.
I'd love to see Shawn Barber, Travis Louis, Sas Christian, Jeff Soto would be sweet... Written by 45alice on 2006-08-02 09:41:16
///////// simply amazing. Written by jaaack on 2006-08-02 09:48:46
///////// step by step is great. would love to see tiffany bozic, brendan monroe, andrew schoultz. Written by proper on 2006-08-02 11:19:53
///////// wow! very very very cool. Written by max scary on 2006-08-02 11:23:00
///////// Wow...your work blows my mind. I've gotten all sorts of people into your art as well, and we're talking people who couldn't have cared less about art in the past. Keep on rockin.
PS. Four Tet is amazing. ^_^ Written by Kino on 2006-08-02 16:13:09
///////// uhhh another gregory euclid step by step would be nice. maybe if coreyfish painted.. Written by pesya on 2006-08-02 19:39:41
///////// WE - WANT- MORE WE - WANT- MORE Written by kai on 2006-08-02 22:58:29
///////// yay! step by step is what i want!!!
umm yeah, jeff soto & tiffany bozic please Written by duto on 2006-08-03 00:38:49
///////// Nice work... and good luck with the shoulder, I had the same surgery a few years back, and I've dislocated my shoulder 3 times since...
www.myspace.com/enrocc Written by enrocc on 2006-08-03 06:22:29
///////// great step by step, just makes you want more.
this really gets the creative 'juices' flowing. cheers. Written by zanz on 2006-08-03 07:12:19
///////// Great work, i really like the step by step process. Do you have any shows coming up in New York anytime in the future?
heres some of my work if you get a chance to check out: http://www.myspace.com/josephpimentel Written by joe on 2006-08-03 08:39:51
///////// this is really amazing. i'm feeling bob ross. Written by on 2006-08-03 10:09:22
///////// amazing work- thanks for the tutorial & insight behind your creations Written by dc on 2006-08-03 10:52:54
///////// Don't say that about the shoulder.... this thing is kicking my ass...every morning... capital p pain.
No shows in New York planned... New York never calls. SF calls. LA calls. but NY ... no. Please make some suggestions of places you would think my work would be a good fit.
Written by geuclide on 2006-08-03 12:04:12
///////// cool, butnot so much a big fucking deal. Written by blegs on 2006-08-03 13:08:05
///////// inspirational every time Written by on 2006-08-03 14:13:43
///////// BLK/MRKT NY can't be far away Written by jt on 2006-08-03 20:22:35
///////// sorry bro... keep up the good work... peace
www.myspace.com/enrocc Written by enrocc on 2006-08-04 06:43:33
///////// Don Ritson for sure! Written by on 2006-08-04 10:30:25
///////// its like the new age bob ross. Written by one less is two on 2006-08-04 12:31:50
///////// Fecal Face should have a Questions Thing, So, I could enlighten my artistical abilities.
Look into it. Written by Judy Ess on 2006-08-04 18:45:55
///////// wicked lets see barry mcgee do one Written by on 2006-08-04 20:41:44
///////// STEP BY STEP! STEP BY STEP! STEP BY STEP! Written by Jason on 2006-08-05 05:13:42
///////// i dont appraciate it... this is unbelivible... Written by osman babur on 2006-08-05 07:17:30
///////// Esta muy lindo y muy bueno el proceso de como fue hecho Salud! Written by on 2006-08-05 12:25:54
///////// is like "action painting" yes? Written by anon on 2006-08-06 02:03:34
///////// you fucking asshole! now i want to start painting again! Written by rexnickles on 2006-08-06 08:48:21
///////// : )
Written by on 2006-08-06 15:30:34
///////// you are definetly my favorite. Written by woahwoah. on 2006-08-07 11:29:00
///////// Nice! The acetone and photocopy thing for transfers is o.k., but you lose informaion in the transfer, so it sometimes comes out less detailed/blurry. I'm sure your method is better. Written by katedurkin on 2006-08-07 12:56:17
///////// i'm just wondering how long the whole process took? its really a fresh piece, and i enjoy hearing the thought process behind it Written by mshark on 2006-08-07 20:51:31
///////// fab Written by dunkle on 2006-08-08 04:53:01
///////// MSHARK the work took a morning to do.. (3 hours) I usually work pretty quickly but making myself stop and take a photo was really kind of difficult. It kind of brought me back to earth each time... "I am taking a photo of the work I am doing,,, this is what the work looks like now..." and so on.. usually I don't have those types of thoughts going through my mind...
Written by geuclide on 2006-08-08 19:16:44
///////// i enjoyed it Written by t.hanson on 2006-08-08 22:30:05
///////// yall should do a step by step with a painter who goes big. collage , photo, paint , bloood, something origonal. sorry Written by baso on 2006-08-09 22:43:17
///////// awesome dude Written by on 2006-08-10 16:11:23
///////// are you in any way inspired by bob ross? Written by adam on 2006-08-11 11:58:43
///////// Shout out from Denver. We're lovin' your work, keep it up! Written by jminter on 2006-08-15 20:48:23
///////// what every computer based graphic artist wants to be. nice work Written by daddy phat nuts on 2006-08-16 09:38:46
///////// True dat Written by yoyoma on 2006-08-27 13:30:13
///////// you never stop the things you do best, but do you ever fear that what you do is becoming to easy. do you ever come to a point in working where you feel disconected from your ideas? because if you are not then then are you really human or have the many that do feel this just become sheep. Written by SHAKKATH on 2006-10-01 22:51:13
///////// yeah.. I stopped and looked at it.. that is why I think the new work takes a new direction, it is harder for me to make, physically and mentally...
Written by geuclide on 2006-10-03 12:44:05
///////// useful info, but is anyone else bothered by the idea of a "how-to" for original artwork? Written by officer stan on 2006-10-04 00:27:21
///////// beautiful piece, love your style.
i would be bothered by the "how-to" if it were published without the artist's permission but otherwise don't see a problem. scheisseporn bothers me a lot tho so i opt to not look at it. Written by murray9000 on 2006-10-09 17:09:13
///////// orginal shit
but before i to do this i would stay clear of chinese food Written by foshow_displays on 2006-12-05 14:00:17
///////// really great
i love the whole "how to" process
i would love to see a jeff soto, micheal sieben, and of course another by euclide would be great too Written by _elijah_ on 2008-01-04 00:19:08
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