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The Heroine's Burden
Mixed media assemblage on wood panel featuring vintage comic book illustrations, hand-cut silhouettes, and layered ephemera. Central figures of Wonder Woman rendered in contrasting graphite tones emerge from a dynamic composition of Golden Age superhero imagery, creating a dialogue between strength, mythology, and popular culture. The juxtaposition of monochromatic forms against vibrant comic panels speaks to the duality of heroism—the public spectacle and the private struggle.
Specifications
Medium: Mixed media collage featuring vintage DC comic book pages and found photography.
Dimensions: [Insert Width] x [Insert Height] inches.
Substrate: [e.g., Mounted on wood panel with a high-gloss resin finish].
Theme: Heroic conflict, reimagined pop culture, and vintage ephemera.
Artisan Details
Materials: Authentic mid-century paper, original comic book fragments, and hand-cut elements.
Technique: Multi-layering for physical depth and texture.
Availability: Original work.
10" x 10"
Title: Catwoman: Trading Blows
This dynamic mixed-media collage is a powerful fusion of popular culture and antique elements, centered on the iconic figure of Catwoman. The artwork is dominated by images of the DC Comics character in her signature purple suit, captured in dramatic, action-oriented poses. The collage effectively uses comic panel overlays to create a sense of movement and narrative, including dialogue bubbles like "SURE I'M NEW TO THIS WHOLE CRIME-FIGHTING THING..."
The background is a dense, thoughtful layering of historical ephemera:
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Text & Drawing: Beneath the comic cut-outs is a layer of antique French text and a ghostly, abstracted black-and-white drawing or sketch of a figure, bridging the modern action with an historical shadow.
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Historical Figure: Near the bottom right, a small, preserved antique photograph of a smiling, formally dressed woman is visible, offering a striking, grounded contrast to the fantasy and motion of the foreground.
This piece is ideal for collectors who appreciate comic art, historical juxtaposition, and collages that explore themes of identity, action, and the layering of visual narratives.
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Medium: Mixed-Media Collage (Comic Book Panels, Antique Text/Ephemera, Ink Drawing, Antique Photograph)
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Themes: Pop Culture, Identity, Historical Contrast, Narrative Layers
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Key Visuals: Catwoman (Purple Suit), Comic Dialogue, Antique Text, Formal Woman Photograph
16" x 12" Canvas and wood
Wonder Woman and Superman landed right where warm meets cool—between bold brushstrokes and distressed textures. The narrative strips became part of the architecture, holding the whole piece together.
Paint, paper, mythology. All the layers talking to each other.
Who is ArtShowRoadie?!
From Roadie to Artist
I've been doodling and creating for as long as I can remember. In 2014, I started dating Lisa Diamor, a professional artist who makes her living traveling the art festival circuit. I became her roadie: loading trucks, setting up tents, tearing down booths, and learning everything I could about the art world from the inside.
In 2020, I had a stroke—a wake-up call that took six years to hear. In 2026, after three decades in the tech world as a Business Analyst, Consultant, Project Manager, and Director, I finally made the leap to full-time artist.
Now I wake up at 2 am, not thinking about challenging clients or derailed projects, but asking myself: "What am I going to create today?" It's a little bit scary and feels absolutely right.
I work with vintage paper, ephemera, comics old and new, found toys, paint, and resin—mixing techniques and materials like a kid who gets to play all day. Because that's exactly what this is: permission to play, create, and explore without limits.
I hope you'll grab a cup of coffee, browse a while, and maybe I'll see you at an art show this summer.
— Patrick Fitzpatrick aka: ArtShowRoadie
2026 Art Festivals!
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Experience the nationally acclaimed Marion Arts Festival, a vibrant one-day event held annually in Uptown Marion, Iowa. For over three decades, this prestigious festival has consistently ranked among the top fine art fairs in the United States, drawing thousands of art enthusiasts to our charming community
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The Denver Arts Festival is a fine arts and fine crafts festival that continues to be dedicated to showcasing Colorado artists and a select group of national artists.
Central Park
The Denver Arts Festival is proud to hold its annual premier event at Central Park's (formerly Stapleton) Conservatory Green neighborhoods. Central Park is in the top 1% of median income and education levels in the nation.
One of the Top Shows in the Nation
The festival features some of Colorado's and the nation's finest artists.
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Stay tuned for more art shows.
I’ve applied to 18 juried art shows. I’ll update this section as more acceptance letters arrive.
If you know of art shows near you that you believe my art would be popular, message me in the Contacts link.
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