More Painting

You know how I keep saying I'm going to post some new paintings... I'm currently touching up a stack of paintings I did in the field. Here's a couple that are almost done. The top one I did this weekend over at Bronson Canyon. The area has sort of an ominous feel as you are surround by high canyon walls that echo eerie sounds. They filmed many a western here and it's the home of the Bronson caves where they filmed scenes of the Batmobile entering the Batcave in the original Adam West TV series. The bottom painting was done in one of LA's aqueducts running along the LA river. I loved how the light valued concrete vibrated this intense blue as it reflected the sky canopy above.

My Process

First I look up and then I look down and then I look up and then I look down. It's also important when painting to have your tag stick out of your shirt in the back. These are trade secrets. Shh... Don't tell anyone. 

Now Open

My website is back up and updated with new work. You can check it out here. Thanks for visiting!

Let the Games begin.

Day Job Continued

A fun design project...  A series of promotional playbills handed out at preview screenings throughout the US to promote the show. 

Happy New-ish Year!

What is New-ish Year you may ask? New-ish Year is a time honored tradition beginning with the all important ritual called "Wouldn't it be nice to illustrate my own Christmas cards this year!" Feelings of self doubt and procrastination lead to "Maybe I can do a New Year's illustration instead?"... More procrastination, guilt, guilt, lowered expectations.... "There's still enough time for Chinese New Year's"...."Holy crap its almost February!!!"...Coffee.....late night.....late night...more coffee.... inhuman amounts of coffee and Voila! ... oh what a joyous time of year. Here's wishing you all a very happy New-ish Year! Apparently the world is coming to an end in 2012. I'm pretty sure we'll all still be around in 2013 but maybe we all need the threat of the end once in a while to make us all appreciate the time we have and make something beautiful out of it. This is my wish to everyone in 2012 and beyond.

Now I need to start my Valentine's cards. 

P.S. this was done in Illustrator.

Of Creatures & Wilderness

I am currently in a group show with fellow creatures Arree Chung and Katherine Chiu. It starts today over at Sweet Breams in San Mateo. Swing by if you're in the area, have some ice cream and look at some pretty pictures.