It’s been a blur of painting here. I’ve got 10 new pieces going for the Last Rites show up in NYC. They’re looking good, but I still have a ways to go. I’ll post photos as we get closer. The opening is Saturday, September 12th.
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It’s been a busy couple of months juggling commercial projects and starting new paintings. I just finished my third children’s book this year, and I think that’s it for awhile. My next big show is at Last Rites Gallery this September, so I need to finish up a batch of new paintings for that. I’ll post updates when I can.
First up though is Yuri’s Night 2009 this weekend at the Warehouse. My contribution is “Boldly Going.” Buy your tickets NOW! It’s going to be a huge event with an abundance of spacey craziness and featuring lots of great art, burlesque beauties, music, drinks, and more. Alas, we’ll be in Las Vegas next weekend and miss all that fun, but we’ll be busy creating our own.
Saturday, April 11th 8pm – 2am
Warehouse Arts Complex
1021 7th Street NW
Washington, DC
For more information please visit the official website for Yuri’s Night: www.outofthisworldparty.com
(click to enlarge)
Lots of other news from the last few months. I had this small drawing in the group show “Everything but the Kitschen Sync” show at La Luz de Jesus. I’m happy to say it was sold right away to an amazing fellow artist, Richard Frost.
The Fixer
mixed media on paper
8″ x 10″
I mentioned here previously that I’ve been working with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) the last year or so, but I haven’t posted any images. Here’s the latest. They’re all for WWE Kids, a new magazine aimed at the younger fans. They’re great fun for me as well. This one features Kane and Batista. I wasn’t much of a fan before, but I’m getting to know all the guys now. This is also the first one I did entirely digitally on my tablet. I’ve also started finishing up the children’s book illustrations digitally as well. Click to enlarge and find the 10 hidden objects.
The objects are:
Starfish
Fish bones
WWE Championship Belt
Pirate Hat
Walrus
Fishing Pole
Batista Logo
Octopus
Dragon Tattoo
Eye patch
Today seemed like a good day for an update. I’m watching inauguration coverage via CNN and the local channels and amazed at the crowds out there. It’s a beautiful sunny day but cold, about 19 degrees F, with wind chills at about 8 degrees. Despite that the crowds look to be even bigger than expected. I specifically feel bad for the people trying to get in via metro. All the stations are packed, with long lines waiting to get in. I can say from experience those people have a loooong way to go.
My studio is about 1.5 miles from the mall, close enough to walk, but long ago we decided to stay in and watch everything on TV. Just last night I was offered two tickets to the swearing in ceremony, but passed. Cold weather and I are not on good terms.
We’ve been out quite a bit already. Blowoff Saturday night, and Obama Wonderama at the Warehouse on Sunday. I read that Dupont Circle was turning into an impromptu meeting place for several groups so I walked down and saw this 20 feet tall inflatable Bush balloon, being pelted with old shoes. There was also a stage set up and a group gathering to walk down to the White House to perform a ritualistic cleansing. The smell of sage was overwhelming. We spent the remainder of Inauguration Eve with a small gathering of friends in Petworth.
We have several inaugural parties tonight including Art of Change, also at the Warehouse. That is across the street from the Convention Center, which will host several official balls tonight, so getting there will require a bit of an effort.
Workwise, I’m trying to finish up illustrations for a new book, so I plan on hunkering down in front of the TV with some work. I still have one more book (16 illustrations) to do after this, as well as a few digital illustrations on deck.
I had a model over on Saturday, and several more scheduled this week. I’ve managed to start several canvases, and the models will get me that much closer. My next big show will be September 9th up in NYC. More information soon.
So, to sum it up, it’s been a busy couple of months, mostly working on commercial projects, and waiting for Obamapalooza. I will be wrapping up everything this month, and getting back to my paintings full time in a few weeks. I’ll post images when I can.
I am very happy to be included in Metamorphasis II, alongside some of my favorite artists. Here’s the info. We’re hoping for a book signing up in NYC this fall. More information and where to buy is here.
Metamorphosis 2 is an eye-popping collection of imaginative & pop-surrealist figurative art, executed by some of the finest and most influential artists working today. It features 50 contemporary artists, including HR Giger (right, front cover), Ron English, Robert Williams, Chris Mars, Lori Earley, Tiffany Bozic, Shawn Barber, David M. Bowers (left, back cover), Heidi Taillefer, David Stoupakis, Travis Louie, Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins, Michael Hussar, Paul Booth and many others. The Metamorphosis series provides exposure for artists who express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromised individuality. Metamorphosis showcases this ever- expanding international movement of figurative artists who have resisted current trends in the art world and remained true to their artistic vision.
The New Year’s Baby is here. I hope everyone had a good holiday. I’ve got several big commercial projects keeping me busy, including 2 kids books, a new drawing for WWE Kids, and some new digital illustrations. So I apologize for the lack of updates!
I hope this makes up for it. Have a great 2009!
