I don't know if folks are still stopping by, but I'm mostly on tumblr now.

Here's a little painting I did awhile ago for an in-house art show at CN - I jumped at the chance to do a tribute to Samurai Jack. I really enjoyed making up a place that Jack might have visited on one of his adventures.

Samurai Jack - Cavern of Worlds - 14" x 8.5" - Gouache

Some birds in a tree

A painting. Of birds. In. A tree.

Birds of a Feather - 8" x 6" gouache

Adventure Time

Had a busy, but terrific weekend with Marshall Vandruff's superb workshop, checking out the awesome Paranorman panel and attending the super-packed Adventure Time group show at Gallery Nucleus.

Here's the painting I did for the show... my first time using Turner brand gouache (instead of the usual WN) and I'm already a believer. It handles perfectly, comes in more (even vibrant) colors, is easier on brushes and for the amount, about 1/4 the cost of Winsor Newton.

For this one I had a few different ideas (some of which were funny) but opted to stay away from a mash-up and do just an original-ish idea and monster of my own. I was also excited to try to play with some diamonds and trying to achieve lighting effects that are simple digitally, but take a bit of planning in real paint.

Eyes Filled With Diamonds - 11" x 14" gouache.

Setting Sail

14" x 8.5" gouache

Fractured Fairy Tales Art Show this Sat

Hi all! Been a really busy June... nothing but working and painting and painting and working.

Speaking of painting... here's a recent one for the show that I'm co-curating with my awesome art pal, Sandra. We've put together an exceptional line-up for the show, I think.

"B & E: Breaking and Eating" - 12" x 8" gouache.

Here's the info!
"Fractured Fairy Tales" at WWA gallery in Culver City. 
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 7 2012 | 7-10pm
On View: July 7 – August 11, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/events/190080577785349/


featuring works by:
Roque Ballesteros, Brigette Barrager, Lorelay Bove, Megan Brain, Drake Brodahl, Becky Dreistadt, Anna Chambers, Joey Chou, Sandra Equihua, Sadie Figueroa, Genevive Godbout, Helena Garcia, Rex Hackelberg, Alex Kirwan, Dan Krall, Amanda Kindregan, Leticia Lacey, Brittney Lee, Deanna Marsigliese, Annette Marnat, Rhode Montijo, Leo Matsuda, Martin Ontiveros, Pete Oswald, Jorge Ramirez, Israel Sanchez, Don Shank, Ann Shen, Gabe Swarr, Becca Stadtlander, Joel Trussell, Nate Wragg, Johnny Yanok

Sorry for the short notice, y'all! My schedule has been truly bonkers.

Happy 12th

Here's a little number for my pal, Zac. The number 12.

6" x 8" gouache

Happy 12 years of marriage, Zac!

Quails Alight

Last week I participated in a little employee art show for Bento Box. This is the painting I did for it, and to kill two birds with one stone (sorry), it was also a commission for a friend. He's a little twisted as you might've deduced from the burning baby quail.

Quails Alight - 8" x 12" gouache

Magnificent Tail

I used gouache for this one and have to say, I hit a point where I was absolutely enjoying the painting process. I dig the way it handles so much that I'm thinking to work in gouache over cel vinyl acrylic whenever possible.

Magnificent Tail - 8" x 12" gouache on illo board

Birthday Mouse

My pal's little boy turned 1 recently, so I did this spontaneous little painting for him. It was a quick and slightly painful exercise in gouache, which I'm not quite as familiar with as cel vinyl acrylic. Maybe I'm spoiled. Or just a big sissy.

A BIG tip of the hat to Don Shank (who does these little birthday paintings SO MUCH BETTER) for the inspiration.

4" x 6" gouache on watercolor paper.