#tripperdungan

[figdays]

“Dance like you are a Bear on Vacation” Wood Art // tripperdungan 

[tripperdungan]

Held held, pocket sized, mini paintings for you. Follow the website link and click through to my Etsy shop. #smokingbirds #tripperdungan https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqqj3bzAu9Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8s1yhgimklbx

[lori-damiano]

Here are some photos of our show @antlerpdx ✨✨ Me and @tripperd ‘d show is called Psychic Cinema. The last photos in this series are of @kim_slate ‘s incredible sculptures in the back room. 🙌🏽 ...... ....... ...... Posted @withregram • @antlerpdx Here's a look through the exhibitions this month, including work by Lori Damiano ( @loridamiano ), Tripper Dungan ( @tripperd ) and Kim Slate ( @kim_slate ) You can view the shows in full, and purchase works directly, at antlerpdx.com #antlerpdx #loridamiano #tripperdungan #kimslate (at Antler) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-U9qjwhlP1/?igshid=kiugwt4akavn

[mabgravesart]

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Other things I do while trying to ignore beat a fever: unauthorized book reviews! 🤓📚So some of you may remember my pal @tripperd's Kickstarter for his "Ruth the Tooth" book from last year - my copy just arrived and I was blown away by the production quality! It is SO BEAUTIFUL. Also, super adorable. If you didn't get in on the Kickstarter campaign, there are some copies available in Trippers shop (link in his profile @tripperd). Seriously, don't miss this one. It's insanely awesome. #heyyall #ruththetooth #tripperdungan #ruthfanclub #supportyourscene #artistsforartists

[schindermania]

Never Again by @tripperd #thefoodshow #danielrolnik #tripperdungan #acrylic (at BG Gallery)

[defectivepudding]

Got a sweet treat in the mail today, called "Ruth the Tooth" by the amazing @tripperd My little one wanted to look at the art again once we finished listening to the story, because it's amazing x 1000! The perfect thing on this rainy day, thank you Tripper Dungan, and Ruth the Tooth!!! ✨❤️💛💙✨ #ruththetooth #bookwithrecord #readalong #3dmagic #5dmagic #tooth #tripperdungan

[houseofvans]

ART SCHOOL | Q&A with TRIPPER DUNGAN (PDX)

Artist Tripper Dungan creates cartoony, psychedelic, and surreal art, from personified 3D sculptures of cassette tapes and toast to paintings of ice cream cones and succulents. Dungan has been creating non stop artwork since high school, and doesn’t just stick to one medium. From painting, sculptures, to building octahedron geodesic domes, Dungan’s art blurs real objects with his imaginative world where everything is always bright, fun and super weird. We’re excited to chat with Tripper about his art, influences, and learn about his journey in this round of Art School.

Photographs courtesy of the artist

Who are you and what do you do? I’m Tripper Dungan. I paint 3D paintings and whittle little donut buddies and whatnot.

How would you describe yourself and your art? I’d say I’m pretty driven and like to make things every day. I try to be kind, and I’m pretty fuzzy (physically). My art is pretty cartoony and leans toward the psychedelic and surreal. I’ve been painting a lot of personified tapes lately. I like to use art as a vehicle for learning. I recently learned how to make an octahedron geodesic dome for an installation I currently have up at True Measure gallery in Portland. Also black panthers and cougars are the same animal; black panthers just have melanism. It’s like albinism but too much pigment.

Who were some of your early artistic influences? Chuck Jones, Hanna & Barbera, Ub Iwerks. All of the animators that were making cartoons before they were just for kids. It may sound like a throw away answer, but it’s not. There was so much put into those masterpieces. Some of the backgrounds in those old Popeye cartoon gets a guy like me a little choked up. I also really loved Bill Waterson of Calvin and Hobbs. I wrote him a letter when I was 12 and he sent me back a print of one of his comic strips and a form letter saying he didn’t read my letter.

How did you make the leap from making art to showing art to living as an artist? For me it was less of a leap and more of searching for and taking opportunities to show at whatever coffee shop, bar, or gallery that I could get into. It was a constant hustle and still is. My cousin Hilary Pfeifer is an artist as well and it’s been super helpful being close to someone that is able to make a living with her creativity since she was a teenager. I could ask her what she thought about an approach I was taking or just look over and say “ok, this can work. It’s hard, but it can work.”

What are your favorite things to work with? Paints, pens? I love old wood and pulling that acrylic paint across it. Wood readily available and holds so much character. It’s so versatile too. I tend to travel with my art, and the wood can get knocked around a bit too. Acrylic is a nice time saver too. I use a craft acrylic too, so it dries flat. I don’t like a lot of tooth in my paint. Not only do you just draw and paint, but you’ve been making some amazing sculptures. 

Is there a medium you’ve yet to try or are currently working with? I’d love to do some larger fiberglass sculptures. One of my life goals is to have an outsider art sort of theme park.

What was the first show you ever exhibited in? What was your last show? It might have been at the library in Las Vegas, when I was in high school.  I did a color pencil drawing of a tortoise. I got best in show [brushes shoulder off]. Actually it might have been at the boys and girls club in Santa Barbara when I was 5. I wrote my name backwards in Popsicle sticks. I have mild dyslexia. I’m good though.  

How do you approach a day in the studio? What is your process for getting stuff made? I tend to sketch stuff out first unless I’m making tapes. The tapes are a lot more improvisational, and studies of color and form. After I sketch it out I’ll find the appropriate piece of wood or else I’ll shape a new one. Then I lay down the background. While that’s drying I’ll tend to other projects or start five more. Then I’ll spray black where my foreground is going to be. This helps the 3D effect and makes it pop whether you’re wearing the glasses or not. Then I finish my character up, put on my 3D glasses and enjoy the ride.

What type of music do you listen to when creating? Do you find it helps motivate you or just have it for  background noise? My brain is pretty active when I’m painting or sketching. I’ve been listening to a lot of Brazilian and African psychedelic rock and soul, but I also listen to a lot of podcasts. Painting can be a very solitary act as you know, so it’s nice to have some verbal stimulation. I also throw on everything from MF Doom to Shannon and the Clams to older Beck to the Avalanches new stuff.

What are your favorite Vans? I’m wearing my black slip-ons right now, but I have a super comfy all gray (even the sole) Sk8 hi that I’m stoked on right now.

Best advice you’ve gotten as an artist? Worst advice? I think the best advice is “don’t stop”. It wasn’t going to anyway, but you have to keep moving in this racket. The worst advice I’m sure is something someone said at a craft fare. People are apt to say some dumb things to perfect strangers. “You should make hats for dogs”. “You should paint Hello Kitty in a raincoat”. I probably should, I guess. Give the people what they want, right?

What’s next for you? I have some craft fares coming up. One here (Portland) and one up in Seattle. I get to hang with my art buddies Jesse Hibert and Snaggs.

Follow Tripper  Website | http://numberstar.com Instagram | @tripperdungan Tumblr | @tripperdungan

[figdays]

“Jack o Lantern head” Wood Painting // tripperdungan

[tripperdungan]

@designercon is on! Come at me. #tripperdungan https://www.instagram.com/p/BqS0RctBZR8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1z4zr2za7w0p

[hiimdanieltv]

"Tarantula" by Tripper Dungan

[tripperdungan]

This little bird flew back into my life recently. She’s up in my Etsy shop now if you want to show a lonely dog girl some love. #doggirl #aceofhearts #freaks #tripperdungan

[mabgravesart]

Here's another shot of my lil custom Ruth doll ^_^ @tripperd is just a few hundred dollars away from funding his Ruth the Tooth project in Kickstarter -The worlds FIRST 5D picture book (with a vinyl record!). I discovered Trippers work years ago and connected to it immediately. It's hilarious, and so totally unique. I believe in Tripper 100% and am so proud to call him my pal. Take a sec to check out his project - I put a link in my profile - you can get a hand-drawn postcard for just $5 😱💕 (Tripper!? C'mon.🙄💕#insanesteal ) Skip that coffee and support a dream today! #ruththetooth #tripperdungan #mabgraves #supportthearts

[outitnw]

Tripper Dungan Exhibit at Upper Playground in Portland Oregon

[tripperdungan]

It has been said that there is no sound in space, but that’s not entirely true. It has been described as a “chirp” and is produced by some of the solar masses that are turned into pure energy during a collision of black holes... I don’t know what that means either, but I read that outer space smells like welding and seared meats. Public notice!: I said earlier I was going to release these for the online mini show (See the Sound) this coming Thursday, but I’m finding there’s a lot more I want to do with the subject and I’m going to push the show a couple weeks to the 22nd. I hope this isn’t an inconvenience for anyone, but I’m imagining if I didn’t post it here I’d be the only one to notice. Look out for some fun related watch paint dry episodes, and DM me if you want to be on the preview list. #tripperdungan #outerspacetapecult https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmdoo6hhCq/?igshid=1ggv403slzw9m

[tripperdungan]

This past year was pretty wild. I made a tiny piano. I had 3 solo shows. I made a drum. I took a big road trip through the west. I made a beast hand. I went to Designer Con. I made an electric lap steel guitar. I did numerous art and craft festivals. I made a mountain. I have family, friends, gallery owners, show organizers, and dedicated customers to thank. Thanks to their trust and support and friendship and hugs. #bestnine #handpicked #tripperdungan https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HYHMiBIVQ/?igshid=pfj89nxlqhmq

[tripperdungan]

Look who I found creeping around the garden. . . . . . #rabbitrabbit #twoface #tripperdungan #bluebunny https://www.instagram.com/p/B38JYv2BEXi/?igshid=k5jmzadtypha