hi. i’m the how machine

‘

A man with a beard and a bald head, wearing a brown leather jacket and a red tartan kilt, appears to be splitting the image in half, with one side showing him lying on a concrete bench and the other side showing him standing, holding a briefcase with the word 'Obey' on it, in an outdoor park area with trees and a fence in the background.

Current Projects/Collections:

La Historia de Howie:

This series explores the creation of the artist known as the how machine.

  • Each painting was done in one sitting from start to finish in order to capture the raw emotion that I experienced. There was no editing and no second version. I attempted to capture as many emotions as possible without any planning or forethought.

  • I used many mediums: charcoal, gouache, watercolor, pastel, pen and acrylic in almost every single painting.

  • The images tell a story or a boy born out of narcissism. Having “failed” with her first child, the woman sought to create a beautiful pale white offspring to counterbalance the dark daughter. He was raised in a physically and psychologically abusive household under the loving guise of a religious extremist cult which caused long lasting trauma. Now that the child no longer serves a purpose the child has been severed from the family. All of the images show my disdain, disappointment, and disgust for the ones related to me.

An abstract painting of a seated, partially nude person with a halo around their head, using bold colors like blue, pink, and black.
An abstract painting of a group of elongated figures with round heads, gathered around a podium with a figure standing at the top, holding a paper and pointing. The background features a gradient from yellow to gray.
A child with closed eyes, playing a piano with colorful, expressive strokes surrounding them.
Abstract painting featuring two human figures, one male on the left and one female on the right, painted in blue with black accents. The figures are surrounded by red shapes and abstract elements, with splashes of yellow and brown.
Abstract painting of four human figures with elongated limbs and dark heads, with one figure extending a hand to the other, and a reddish-brown figure with a bent stance.
Abstract painting of a person sitting with arms crossed and head resting on hands, created with thick white and green paint strokes, with dark background and hints of color.
Abstract graffiti-style painting featuring a humanoid figure with a square head and elongated limbs, surrounded by colorful swirling lines, on a gray textured background with blue vertical shapes.
A child's drawing featuring a large crowd of small figures at the top, with three larger stick figures below, all wearing hats, set against a light background.
An abstract painting featuring a large female figure in the foreground with arms crossed, rendered in blue and gray tones. In the background, there are multiple smaller black figures on a pink and yellow background, with one standing on a hill. The s

Portraits of Stress: A life with C-PTSD

This series of portraits depicts my life in decades. Each image attempts to explain my psychological state as I battled with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of my diagnosed Religious Trauma Syndrome.

An abstract portrait of a person with a painted face, featuring orange and white eyes, a white nose, and an open mouth showing teeth. The background and face are painted with bold black, white, and red strokes, overlaid with small, repeated doodle fa
A painting of a creepy skull face with large, uneven eyes, sharp teeth, and a dark brown neck. The background and surrounding areas have red, black, and beige colors, with a red and black striped pattern flowing from the right side of the skull.
Abstract painting with bold strokes of yellow, blue, black, and gray colors.
Abstract painting of a human head with a focus on the brain, featuring various colors including red, black, white, and hints of yellow, with expressive brushstrokes and drips.
Black and white sketch of a person's face, with their mouth open, tongue out, and eyes wide open.
Abstract artwork with multiple white faces with black outlines and features set against a red and black background.
Abstract painting with red and black watercolor splashes and streaks on white paper.
Abstract black and white line drawing of a face, with intricate patterns and concentric circles.
Abstract black and white painting of a woman with long hair, leaning her head against a textured surface, with a touch of red in the upper right corner.
Abstract painting of a person's face with green eyes, blonde hair, and a hand near the face, using muted earthy tones with hints of yellow.
Abstract black-and-white line drawing featuring interconnected shapes, electrical wires, and a tentacled creature.
Abstract painting on canvas depicting crumpled aluminum foil, dark red and black paint splatters, and textured black brushstrokes surrounding the central metallic area.
Abstract painting with a large black cross in the center, with various colors like white, purple, and blue streaked across a dark background.

Free Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is the oldest colony on the planet. My country is still owned by the United States and I will probably die before I ever see my country free.

A colorful drawing of a human figure outlined in watercolor, standing by a river with a landscape of hills, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background. The figure is pink with some red markings, and the scene has expressive, sketch-like details.
An abstract painting depicting dark mountain peaks amidst white snow and greenish background with textured brushstrokes and hints of color.
Abstract, pink-toned artwork featuring outlines of three figures, a castle, and a tree, with ink splatters and watercolor textures.
A pencil sketch of a woman's face, with the lips slightly parted and her long hair partially covering her face.
A colorful abstract painting viewed through a black grid resembling a window or fence, with red, green, and brown hues.
Colorful abstract artwork featuring a pink human figure with a yellow face, a red mushroom cloud in the background, a green landscape, and a yellow table or stand, all outlined in black and with stylized decorative elements.

Experimental

Abstractions

Abstract artwork featuring a dragonfly with large eyes, a segmented body, and wings, set against a textured, colorful background with green, pink, and purple hues.
Abstract painting with black, blue, gray, and white splatters and drips.
An abstract painting with splashes of gray, black, white, red, and beige colors, featuring bold brush strokes and drips.
Abstract black cloud-like shapes on a white background with three yellow squares of varying sizes placed at different positions.
Abstract black line drawing with blue shaded areas depicting plants, a moon, a table with objects, and an oval shape on a gray background.
Abstract watercolor painting with shades of pink, red, purple, and brown, featuring splashes and streaks of color.
Black and white abstract painting of clouds and a factory with smoke and steam.
Abstract artwork with a textured, irregular shape in shades of purple, blue, and black against a multicolored background.
Abstract painting with pink background and swirling black, white, and pink brushstrokes.
Abstract painting with a textured gray background, featuring three bold red vertical streaks and splashes of white and black.
Abstract painting with dark gray, black, pink, red, and hints of white and blue colors, creating a vague landscape scene with a house and body of water.
Abstract black, gray, and beige splatter painting with textured appearance.
Abstract painting with vertical blue, white, black, and red brushstrokes.
Abstract painting with dark blue, black, and gray textures, with small splashes of white, red, and yellow.
Abstract painting featuring a figure in a red dress against a dark, chaotic background with splashes of red and purple.

Fashion

Stylized black and white drawing of a tall, elongated woman with a round face, long limbs, and draped black hair, standing against a white background.
A stylized fashion illustration of a woman with curly hair, wearing a pink ruffled top, black fishnet stockings, and a purple skirt, with her face showing an expressive, dramatic pose.
Fashion sketch of a tall woman with long legs, wearing a high-neck sleeveless top and shorts, with a handbag, drawn in black ink on white paper.
A sketch of a woman in a flowing dress with a bun hairstyle and a beard, drawn with loose, quick lines.
Fashion illustration of a woman with voluminous curly hair, wearing a striped blazer, striped pants, and accessorized with earrings, a necklace, and holding a cigarette and bag.
A sketch of a humanoid figure with the head of a rabbit, featuring large ears, and a human body with one hand resting on the hip, dressed in a long, form-fitting gown.
A monochrome line drawing of a woman with long hair wearing a long, fitted dress. The woman is positioned in the center with a long shadow on her left side, and four circles with shaded shadows are scattered around her.
A black and white sketch of a tall woman with curly hair, wearing a long jumpsuit, holding a microphone with a long cord. The drawing is on a white background, and the perspective makes her appear elongated.
Sketch of a walking humanoid figure with blue hair and a blue tail.
A simple sketch of a tall person standing with one hand in their pocket, wearing a black shirt and a long skirt or pants, with short hair and a neutral expression.
Line drawing of a woman sitting, wearing a large-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a long dress, and holding a round handbag.
A black ink sketch of a fashionable woman with curly hair, wearing a puffed-sleeve top and fitted pants, standing with crossed arms.
A sketch of a man wearing a cowboy hat, with a mustache, in a collared shirt and bell-bottom pants, holding a cigarette.
Child's drawing of a tall woman with blue hair, wearing a pink and orange dress, red shoes, and long black legs.
Fashion sketch of a woman in a striped outfit with fishnet stockings, carrying a small handbag.
Stylized black ink drawing of a woman with elaborate hair, wearing a corset and gloves, standing on a flowing, abstract background.
A fashion sketch of a tall woman in a flowing gown with a blue top and a multicolored skirt with purple, green, blue, and black hues, drawn with black ink and colored markers.

Animal love affair

Blue and black abstract painting of a bird perched on a branch.
A colorful sketch of a horse with blue and green hues, black outlines, and a minimalistic background.
A mouse peeking out from the inside of a food bowl, with a vintage illustration background depicting historical scenes of people and horses.
A painted or illustrated fox figure with a metallic gold and orange finish, standing on four legs with its head turned to the side, on a reflective surface with a background showing trees and sky.
Colorful drawing of a cute, cartoon-style yellow chick with a dark red comb on its head, standing among tall green plants.
A charcoal sketch of a dog with long, floppy ears, sitting on a surface with its head lowered and eyes closed, surrounded by abstract dark and light shading.

Live Model Study

A sketch of a person holding a red object, with abstract red and black strokes, some of which resemble a face with a beard and closed eyes.
Sketch of a woman standing at a kitchen counter, facing away, with cabinets, microwave, and other kitchen appliances visible.
A rough pencil sketch of a person in a crouching or leaning forward pose, with sketchy lines and shading.
Abstract painting featuring a large green and yellow brushstroke with darker accents, background in warm earth tones with orange and brown hues.
A rough sketch of a man with a beard, wearing earrings and a necklace, sitting at a table with a laptop. The man is winking and dressed in a black shirt with a red sleeve.
Abstract painting with shades of blue, black, and gray on a white canvas.
Abstract watercolor of a hand holding a shell, with blue and purple tones on textured paper.
Abstract charcoal and watercolor painting of a nude figure with a ball, using purple, black, and soft pink hues.
A black ink sketch of a person in a military uniform with epaulets, sitting with hands resting on the lap, on a flat surface.
Blue-toned abstract portrait of a woman's face with long hair, created with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
Sketch of a bearded man with long hair, seated with legs crossed, holding a smartphone in one hand.
A black ink sketch of a woman sitting on a chair with a surprised or expressive facial expression, wearing a dark top and pants.

No results found