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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 5d

#throwbackthursday to this painting i made last year of my interpretation of time passing by in life.

#artwork #surrealart #painting #fineart #artoncanvas #figurativeart #artist #artwork

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 7d

Painting lips tonight in the studio #portraitart #art #wip #artwork #details #acrylicpainting

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes I wish social media didn't exist so artists didn't depend on it so much. I miss in person art communities.

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NPR @npr.org · 12d

Art heists may sound glamorous, but stealing priceless cultural artifacts doesn't always pay off like you'd expect. We talked with a veteran art thief, a lawyer, and an expert on heist economics.

A few things to consider before committing a museum heist

Art heists may sound glamorous, but stealing priceless cultural artifacts doesn't always pay off like you'd expect. We talked with a veteran art thief, a lawyer, and an expert on heist economics.

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 12d

"Night Out"- Study, 6" x 4" graphite on postcard paper. Available for purchase this December at Brassworks Gallery in Portland Oregon.

#drawing #sketch #pencildrawing #graphite #sketchart #sketchbook #sketches #drawings #art

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Gwyllm Llwydd @gwyllm.bsky.social · 15d

Circe Invidiosa’ - John William Waterhouse

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 14d

"Can You Imagine?" 6" x 4" acrylic on postcard paper. Available for purchase this December at Brassworks Gallery in Portland Oregon.

#fineart #artwork #figureart #artist #acrylicpainting #surrealart #glow #imagination

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 15d

"Getting comfortable in my own skin" 6" x 4" acrylic on cardstock available December through Brassworks Gallery in Portland Oregon.

#art #figurepainting #skullart #skyart #paintings #artwork

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · 29d

Sketch for a new painting. #sketchart #sketch #drawing

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Jul 10

Enter a chance to win an original painting from me! To enter just fill out the form on my website and ill announce the winner on Monday July 14, 2025. This giveaway is only available for United States residents as i will be paying for shipping! Good luck chosenbyart.com/giveaway/

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Jun 13

It was an honor to paint a mural for the iconic Second City Chicago Theater.

Combining mural art with live performance is always a creative challenge… and I love every second of it.

#art #muralist #mural #muralart #scenicdesign #artist #colorfulart #wallart #painting

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Jun 8

A mural I did for Second City Chicago Theater. I've been putting a video together for it. Here is a teaser.

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Jun 4

I listened to a ton of 80s, 90s, and early 2000 grunge and metal painting this. Nostalgic.

"Heavy Cheese and Pepperoni" acrylic on wood panel 12" x 9"

#illustration #painting #foodart #pepperoni #pizza #colorfulart

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · May 22

Are we artists to blame for the current "Artist vs. Content Creator" situation that most artists on social media find themselves in? If so, how can WE make a global effort to take our art back from the algorithms?

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · May 21

Rocker pizza sketch

#drawing #sketch #foodart #pemcildrawing #sketchbook #sketches #drawings #pizza #rockmusic #art

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · May 16

"Zombie Salsa" sold! But a few of their friends are still available.

Purchase the others at chosenbyart.com Links in bio.

"Free Shipping" and "Local Pickup" options for these pieces throughout the month of May!
#lowbrowart #art #acrylicpainting #colorfulartwork #foodpainting #artwork #newartwork

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · May 13

Grab the original painting or the t-shirt at chosenbyart.com!

From pin-up girls riding hot dogs to astronauts enjoying ice cream in space, this one’s for the dreamers and snack lovers.

#newartwork #artistmerch #retroart #contemporaryart #foodart #spaceartwork #arttshirt #supportlocalartists

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · May 9

🚨 New Artwork Drop! 🚨

Shop at chosenbyart.com

🍦 "El Paletero"
🌭 "Rambo Brat"

#ArtForSale #StreetFoodArt #ContemporaryArt #LowbrowArt #Paleta #HotDogArt #ChicagoArtist #PopSurrealism#ColorfulArt #MuralArtist #FoodArt #SupportLocalArtists

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Apr 30

"A Slice of Americana" will be available for purchase in May!

#art #pizza #artist #paintings
#contemporaryart #icecream

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Apr 29

"zombie salsa" will be available for purchase on my website, along with other new paintings in the month of May!

#chipsandsalsa #zombie #foodart #acrylicpainting #characterart #colorfulart #painting #art #artist #lowbrowart

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Apr 14

Just doing my part 😂

Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Apr 13

"RAMBO BRATWURST"
11" x 9"
Acrylic on panel
#art #illustration #character #artist #creative #bratwurst #picnic #lowbrowart

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Apr 11

Meet "Rambo Bratwurst" the toughest little sausage you've ever tried to eat! He’s locked, loaded, and ready to spice up your life. Catch him (and a few of his deliciously rowdy friends) in person this May at Burger Antics in Brookfield, IL. Don’t miss the flavor-packed fun!" All #paintings #art

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Mar 22

Rough sketches for all the paintings I'm working on at the moment.

#drawing #sketchbook #sketches #draw #sketching

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Eduardo Lopez @chosenbyart.bsky.social · Mar 14

What happened after I made a really bad painting. My latest blog post.

What insights can an artist gain from their own unsuccessful work?

The top three important things that an artist needs to know after they are done creating an unsuccessful painting.

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