I have a bunch of work in issue 14 of Maguila, a PDF arts magazine based in Sao Paulo Brazil.
You can download the issue HERE and check it out!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Maguila 14
I have a bunch of work in issue 14 of Maguila, a PDF arts magazine based in Sao Paulo Brazil.
4 previously unseen works
"Bespeckled Creature with Feelers"
These are some pieces I had done for "New Faces" at Recoat Gallery in Glasgow (currently on display). I kept these 4 under wraps until the show opened and am posting them on here now for you to see. I've included detail shots so you can see the line work better. The other 4 pieces I sent them have already been posted on my flickr page.
These are some pieces I had done for "New Faces" at Recoat Gallery in Glasgow (currently on display). I kept these 4 under wraps until the show opened and am posting them on here now for you to see. I've included detail shots so you can see the line work better. The other 4 pieces I sent them have already been posted on my flickr page.
One crazy month
Picture of framed pieces for "New Faces" at Recoat Gallery. Taken right before packing up and shipping out.
It's been a pretty crazy month so far. Next month will have a lot of stuff happening too. Three shows opened this month for me (Recoat Gallery's "New Faces", Tribute Gallery's "Play For Keeps" and the annual art benefit "Postcards From the Edge"). I also completed and sent out work for two shows (WWA Gallery's "The Devil Made Me Do It" and Launch Pad Gallery's "LOVE" show - both of which will be opening middle of next month). I just finished my piece for "The Portland Project" on Society6.com and uploaded it today. They are going to be printing the prints and having a show of them in Portland in March. Also sold one drawing to a friend, did 3 zine submissions, an interview and finally got postcards made.
I had some snags in sending my work to Scotland for the "New Faces" show at Recoat Gallery, which presented a somewhat stressful situation, although it ended up okay. I had to order frames for the work online because 1.) I wanted a discount price to save money. and 2.) I wanted to get frames that did not have glass fronts in them to reduce the risk of damage on the way to the show. I had previously had problems with broken glass with a show I did in San Francisco this past summer where one work got damaged, and I didn't want this repeated. So I ordered the frames, but should have left more time for this as it took a little longer for them to deliver than I expected. The day I got the frames I packaged up all the artwork immediately and sent it off the next day. There were 2 boxes (one of 3 large works and one of 5 small works). The price of shipping was astounding to me. I could do 2-4 day delivery, which would have gotten it there in plenty of time, but the cost was TWICE as much as the 6-10 day. 6-10 would get it there just in time for the day they wanted to hang it, and as that was more affordable (yet still expensive) I opted for the 6-10. Only problem with this was there was no tracking option for the 6-10. If I wanted tracking I had to do the 2-4 day massively expensive option. Well, the 15th passed, the day I had wanted the work to be there, and still nothing. The 20th came and I finally heard that ONE box had arrived. The gallery said it had been held in customs and they had to pay to receive it. No sign of the other box. Keep in mind the show is set to open in 2 days. The next day nothing arrives. Finally, the day of the show, the gallery gets word that the other box just arrived at the post office, where they rush to get it. The work goes up on the walls hours before the reception, and the rest is history. During the whole thing, I kept going back and forth at feeling angry at UPS, customs, and myself, not really knowing who to place blame on, but it all worked out in the end, so I guess it doesn't really matter. I'm really learning some lessons from these types of things though.
When I come across some pictures from the opening, I'll post them on here.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"NEW FACES" OPENS TONIGHT IN GLASGOW!
After much anticipation, opening day is here! The group show I am participating in with 6 other artists opens tonight at Recoat Gallery in Glasgow Scotland. If you're in the area, come see "New Faces"! Opening reception 7-10pm.
323 North Woodside Road
Glasgow, G20 6RY, United Kingdom
Glasgow, G20 6RY, United Kingdom
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Stargazer (SOLD)
Just mailed this piece today. It was purchased by my friend Grace in Baltimore who is also one of my former co-workers.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
New Interview with me on "Party Like An Art Star"
Recently I was asked to do an interview by Chloe Gallagher, a curator in Oregon who I have worked with on two occasions, one being the current show in Portland (Play For Keeps). The interview was written for her blog "Party Like an Art Star." Check it out!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Feeling tired but accomplished today. I just got back from the post office where I had to mail a package to California. It's some artwork for "The Devil Made Me Do It", a show in Culver City at WWA Gallery. I had a lot of stuff going on this past month and thus far this month too, but I managed to make a piece for the show, and I feel happy with what I created. Another red check goes on the to-do list.
A few days ago I did these two drawings for Pragazine. The theme was "plagiarism" and this is what I came up with. If you look closely at the time and care I put into these two drawings, you will really see that I love Disney, as opposed to what your initial assumption might be.
Also did this sketchbook drawing for a zine called "Smile You're Not Dead"
Thursday, January 14, 2010
12 hour drawing day
Spent all of today working on a piece for a show in California. I took a brief dinner break to eat 3 tacos and then it was back to work. Also, talked on the phone, which I can luckily do while drawing. Really tired now and kinda sore from sitting in the chair all day. I wish it was a bit less snowy outside because I could have gone for a walk to stretch my legs. Oh well. It's melting slowly. Tomorrow I will finish up the drawing, scan it, and package it to ship. Hopefully.....
Monday, January 11, 2010
"New Faces" @ Recoat Gallery in Glasgow
Hey everyone!
You've probably heard me mention this in previous entries, but I will be showing work in a gallery in Scotland this month. Very excited! Recoat Gallery in Glasgow in proud to present "New Faces", a show that centers around character design.
Opening reception is on the 22nd of Jan 2010, 7-10pm
I have sent them 8 pieces for display. 4 of them are relatively new and have been posted on my flickr page, and 4 are totally new and have not been seen by anyone (2 are in color and one is fairly large (for me) and detailed).
Just got the flier from them today. Here it is!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Photos from "Play For Keeps" Opening Reception
Just thought I'd post these picture from the "Play For Keeps" Opening Reception at Tribute Gallery in Portland, OR, which happened this past Thursday. Looks like it was a good time!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Postcards from the Edge
Postcards from the Edge opens tomorrow! The preview party is actually tonight, if you want to get a glimpse before the main event. I participated in this last year and wanted to do it again, so here I am. Below is some information from the Visual Aids website:
Postcards From the Edge
A Benefit for Visual AIDS
A Benefit for Visual AIDS
January 8-10, 2010
Hosted by ZieherSmith 516 West 20th Street (btw 10th & 11th Avenues), NYC
Benefit Sale
Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM
First-come, first-served, with a suggested admission of $5 each day.
Over 1600 original postcard-size works of art.
$75 EACH. Buy four and get a fifth as our Thank You.
Proceeds benefit programs of Visual AIDS.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, check, MC/VISA/AMEX.
Preview Party
Friday, January 8, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
$75 admission, payable at the door, includes a raffle ticket for the chance to win 1st choice of any postcard. Additional raffle tickets available at the door. Participating artists attend free.
A silent auction of original work by Jack Pierson, Marcus Linnenbrink and Aaron Cobbett will also be available during the Preview Party. Plus, the auction will include the choice of any postcard to the highest bidder! Click here for more details. No other artwork will be sold until the Benefit Sale on Saturday, Jan. 9 & Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010.
Hosted by ZieherSmith in their new location at 516 West 20th Street, NYC
Postcards From the Edge is a Visual AIDS benefit show and sale of original, postcard-sized works on paper by established and emerging artists. All works are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The works are signed on the back and exhibited so the artists' signatures cannot be seen. While buyers receive a list of all participating artists, they don't know who created which piece until purchased. All proceeds support the work of Visual AIDS.
Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving the legacy -- because AIDS IS NOT OVER!
http://www.thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2009.html
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Kind of a crazy day today....
Lots of stuff happened today, most of which I am too tired to type right now, but some of it was really good.
The Tribute Gallery show ("Play For Keeps"), in which I am participating, is having their opening reception tonight. Wish I could be there, but again, it's on the other side of the country. One of these days I will get to go to an opening...
My website is getting a lot of traffic lately, and the jump is making me question the source of this. Wish I knew more. That's good though!
Well, my brain is fried. Time for bed.
Lots of Art for Sale!
Recently added some more pieces to the "Art For Sale" section of my Flickr page. Plenty of stuff there so take a peek!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A good day for drawing
Finished all the work to submit to La Luz De Jesus annual group show today. I got two drawings completed in one long afternoon. It seems like it took me forever with all this stuff popping up that needed my attention. Oh well. At least I can put a nice big red check mark on my to-do list.
Next I have another piece I need start for the show in Culver City, CA coming up. Also have two zine submissions to do, and the Portland project to work on.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Got another drawing completed today, ordered some postcards, and did some email catch-up. Tomorrow my goal will be to finish two drawings. Also came across some more blogs and websites that feature my work. I'm really appreciative of the mentions I've gotten on these sites, whether they are individual bloggers, publications, or design networks. It's all resulted in more exposure of my work and I'm incredibly thankful to everyone for that :)
http://doubleyouwhy.com/archives/2193
First post of the New Year!
Hello everyone!
First off, Happy New Year to all :) I hope everybody had a safe holiday and got to spend some time with friends and loved ones. Right now I am am trying to get organized for the new year, and cut out some of my desire to procrastinate, as that is no way begin 2010.
Just wanted to let you all know that my NEW ZINE "SLACKING ON THE JOB" is now for sale at Little Paper Planes.com. I'm very happy about this because the site is just awesome and has a lot of great artwork and books and zines on it by a lot of people I admire.
It's my first zine by the way and contains a lot of sketchbook-type drawings, many from a few years ago.
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