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

Edward Scissorhands 20th

"Obstacles" - 12" x 12" cel vinyl acrylic on Claybord panel

Sebastien Mesnard is not only a talented artist, but is a swell person too. I was thrilled when he invited me to participate in the Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary group show at Nucleus gallery. The movie came out during my teens and like the character of Edward, it was an awkward time where I felt I didn't fit in. I'm sure everyone has gone through that at some point, but the story really spoke to me and for that reason, still has a special place in my heart.

The icing on the cake is that Sebastien has lined up an incredible group of artists for this thing, which you can see for yourself on the official blog HERE.

Since this is my first showing with Nucleus, I thought it'd be good to appear at the opening this coming Saturday (April 16th). The Adventure Time show will be opening at Nucleus then too, so it's gonna be a great night! See you there!

Show Recap

The opening last week was a blast! A big thank you to everyone who came out. I had a great time chatting and chatting and chatting and forgetting to take pictures. Here are a few shots from the upstairs part of the gallery. I forgot to take one of the crowd area downstairs... oops! I'll try to get one and post it.








Here are the pieces I didn't previously post to the blog.

Ocean Spray - 16" x 20" cel vinyl acrylic on aquabord

Follow MY Nose - 11" x 4" cel vinyl acrylic on bristol

The Ancient - 8" x 12" cel vinyl acrylic on illustration board

Main Mane - 10" x 8" cel vinyl acrylic on aquabord

Just For You - 10" x 8" cel vinyl acrylic on aquabord

Final 3

Three little cards that squeaked into the show. Available at the purchase site HERE. If last year's solo show was any indicator, these may go quickly.

Whooo's There? - 2" x 3.5" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Very Quick Chat - 2" x 3.5" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Visitors - 2" x 3.5" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Perhaps I'll see some of you this Thursday!

Unnatural Selection Preview

Hi folks!

The preview is now live... so if you want to have a crack at any of the art or just want to peek, please proceed.

Unnatural Selection PREVIEW

Legally Blind - 6" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on cradled panel

Quail Run

Another one for the solo show next month. Paying homage to the great Charley Harper. Can you guess what tool I used to paint the clouds?

Falling Behind - 12" x 5" cel vinyl on illustration board.

The title not only describes the image, but also my current status!

Ribbit?

For the record, I'm jealous of all you lucky folks who got to attend San Diego Comic Con. Hope you had fun! One of these years I'll make it back.

New one for my solo show opening September 10th at Bluebottle in Seattle. You'd come if you knew what was good for ya.


"Slip of the Tongue" - 9" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper.

Lunar Boy Show and Shipwreck

Had a great time at the Creature Feature opening on Saturday. Astoria is a fun little place. The gallery was warm, welcoming and modern and there was lots of foot traffic. Here are a few photos.






Andrea and Matthew Porter relaxing.

With the missus and friends.

I also got to do a watercolor and gouache plein air sketch of the Peter Iredale shipwreck off the Oregon coast at Fort Stevens. Something I'd like to do more often.

Creature Feature

The Creature Feature online preview is now up at Lunar Boy!

Click to see Matthew Porter's work and pricing

Click to see my work and pricing

Here are my pieces:

Real Chicken of the Sea - 9" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on bristol

Longest Horn - 5" x 11" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Slight Disadvantage - 12" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Three Heads Are Better - 6" x 8" cel vinyl acrylic on bristol

Unihorn at Choco Mountain - 5" x 7" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper

Raging Mountaintop - 6" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on deep cradle Aquabord

Cycloptical Exam - 8" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on deep cradle Aquabord

Fiery Escape - 8" x 6" cel vinyl acrylic on deep cradle Aquabord

Mermaid Service - 6" x 8" cel vinyl acrylic on deep cradle Aquabord

If you like free drinks and art and happen to be near Astoria this Saturday, please stop in and say how-do. Matthew and I will be there with our ladies.

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13th from 5 - 9pm
Lunar Boy Gallery
1133 Commercial Street
Astoria OR 97103
866.395.1566
info@lunarboygallery.com

Magilla Gorilla

Here's my other piece for the upcoming G1988 SF show, that opens one week from today. A tribute to the great Mel Crawford and his masterpiece HB book. It's big so you can see the details. Magilla Gorilla character is copyright Hanna Barbera, of course.

12" x 18" cel vinyl acrylic on watercolor paper.

P.S. Special thanks to the talented Mr. Steve Lambe for his helpful layout advice!

G1988 Group Show - Beyond the Page

Guess what? My painting made it onto the flyer for the upcoming G1988 SF group show "Beyond the Page: re-illustrating our favorite children's books".



Since the cat's out of the bag, here's the whole painting. I'll have another in the show, but you'll have to wait...

On The Way To Grandmother's House - 10" x 10" cel vinyl acrylic on bristol.

The show runs May 1st - 23rd.
Opening reception is Friday, May 1st from 7 - 10pm. I'll be there with a slew of talented folks, so come by and say howdy!

Happy 09!

Hope everyone is having a good start to 2009! Sorry for the lack of posts, but it's been a busy couple weeks.

I've finally got a few photos from the show opening last month, which comes down in a couple days. Sadly, I forgot to take many pictures of the event as I was usually in the middle of talking to someone.

Some of the crowd. Lots of former colleagues and pals.

Me bredder.

Niece.

Niece.

For my first art project of the year, I was asked by my sister in law to paint a castle mural on cloud wallpaper for my niece's 5th birthday party. Used a couple tiny stickers for the castle reference, but altered the design and colors. I ran out of time to do some of the nice detailing I wanted to do, but the kids seemed to like it nonetheless.

Mixing colors.

Action shot.

Final product.

A gaggle of princesses.


Lastly, I have a bunch of goals for the New Year and beyond:

1. Get better at painting
2. Start working on my next solo art show for Sept.
3. Finish my website
4. Start selling stuff on Etsy
5. Do studies of artwork I admire (goes with #1)
6. Take a painting class (goes with #1)
7. Clean and organize the garage
8. Get into some group art shows
9. Finish watching the Looney Tunes Golden Collection DVDs
10. Finish watching My Life As A Teenage Robot episodes
11. Play more soccer
12. Be a better husband and more patient person in general
I have more, but that's enough for now...

Show Paintings

Here are the ones I didn't post yet. It was a great night for me... thank you to everybody who made it out and to all the bloggers who've been so supportive! I'll post more photos here when I get them.

Show wall at Schmancy.

Bird Condo - 7" x 14".

Tree's A Crowd - 12" x 12". SOLD.

Surprise Guest - 8" x 6". SOLD.

Bit Of A Stretch - 4" x 10".

L'Elephant - 7" x 5".

Sparrow's Call - 3.5" x 2". SOLD.

Chatter - 2" x 3.5". SOLD.

Bird Garden - 3.5" x 2". SOLD