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iPhone Covers Coming Soon

A little peek at a small sample run of covers that will be available next week in very limited quantities!  4 more surprise covers will be revealed then as well.. Stay tuned. :)


 

Lantern Fish Media Logo

I recently finished up a logo for the film production company, Lantern Fish Media.  I wanted to try to get away from the typical image of a lantern fish, and instead play with the idea of incorporating an actual lantern with a stylized fish.

Below is the finished logo, followed by some initial sketches and crest options.

 

 

NEW SITE COMPLETE!!

That’s right, after literally years of me saying I needed to update my site, it’s FINALLY done!  For the first time (I think ever) my work is somewhat organized into categories instead of being all over the place.  With the help of my brother and sister-in-law,  I was finally able to learn how to update it myself, which will come in handy for new work and news on upcoming shows, projects, etc.

If it weren’t 10am, I call for a little whiskey to celebrate.   Yay!

 

 

Boston Globe Book Review

I did a fun little illustration for Sunday’s cover of the Boston Globe Book Review section for Penelope Lively’s new book, How It All Began. The premise of the book is how one act of violence on the streets of London leads to major changes in the lives of 7 people.  Special thanks to Jane Martin.

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Adult Swim + Gallery 1988

Gallery 1988 has teamed up with Cartoon Network’s, Adult Swim and a bunch of awesome artists to kick off 2012 with one amazing show (see/buy work HERE)!  I am psyched.

It was hard to choose, but I finally decided on The Venture Bros., depicting what I thought Brock Samson and Dr. Girlfriend might do in their time off..  Enjoy!

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Dr. Girlfriend & the 5 O’Clock Shadow

11in x 11in, Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

Brock Samson Feeds the Neighborhood Stray Pussies

11in x 11in, Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

 

NEW to the Etsy Shop

My poor Etsy shop hasn’t been updated in months, but I did just add my iam8bit (A Boy and His Blob Failures) pieces!!  Available for individual sale, or as a set.

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Gallery 1988 Holiday Sale

It’s that time of the season again!  Starting today, November 25th, all original artwork & most prints at Gallery 1988 will be on sale for an additional 20% off!  Just enter ‘GIFT’ at the checkout.

I have some goodies in the mix that you can check out & pick up HERE. Woohoo!

Coming Up

Sooooooo this is happening and I absolutely CAN NOT wait to be a part of it!!

OBEY

After a couple years in a row of making some of my favorite costumes, this year for Halloween my friend & I went as the aliens from John Carpenter’s They Live.  We constructed the faces from masks we bought at a craft store, and my husband dressed up as the hero, played by Rowdy Roddy Piper. 

“I’ve come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and I’m all out of bubblegum.”

UPDATE: Want to see how to create one step-by-step?  Check out my detailed instructions HERE.

 

just call me Formaldehyde Face

stills from the movie

mask making (click for larger image)

add a wig, &  PRESTO!


Please Post Bills

I am so psyched to be included in the Bill Murray tribute show, Please Post Bills, opening at Gallery 1988 on November 3rd.  No surprise, I’m a huge fan of almost everything this man has done in his long & successful career, but I just couldn’t resist going for the obvious favorite, Ghostbusters.  Like most kids of the 80′s, I’ve seen this movie probably 100 times, and can recite it on cue.

My piece is actually 2 individual paintings, a before and after of Dr. Peter Venkman getting slimed for the first time.

For more info on purchasing one of these, click HERE.

Come in, Ray

12.5 in x 4.5 in, Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

 

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A Little Wedding Gift

A few weeks ago a dear friend was married at a lovely wedding in Toronto.  Since she has amazing taste, a sharp eye, and a house full of pretty things, I didn’t dare try to shop for her!  Instead, I decided to do a tiny little painting of a sketch I once did that I thought represented love and starting a life together.

The only problem with this one was the double layer of resin I pored, which seemed to get splotchy in some areas.. I’m hoping that it evens out over time!

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New Site Coming Soon

All been quiet on the blogging front because I’ve fiiiinally been updating my site!  It’s only been 7 years after all.. Stay tuned.

East Coast, No Coast, West Coast

Well I meant to post these a few weeks ago, but things got a bit busy and I just now remembered!

I recently took a much needed break from NYC and headed to Chicago to visit my family, and then went on to LA with my sister for the Crazy 4 Cult opening and book signing at Gallery 1988.  It was so much fun!  Here’s a few of my favorite pics..

Thanks for everyone who came out to the book signing, it was great to meet you!

 

iam8bit Show is Coming!

UPDATE: These pieces are now available individually or as a set on my Etsy shop!

It’s been top secret up until now, but the opening night of SUPER iam8bit has finally been released & it’s coming up really soon!  If you live in LA, clear your calenders for Thursday, August 11th from 7-11pm, because this show is gonna be HUGE.  Over 100 artists basing pieces on old-school video games, 4,500 sq/ft, food trucks, and music performances should make for an amazing time.

I’ve posted a sneak peek of my pieces previously, but I can now finally reveal all in the set of my A Boy And His Blob inspired paintings:

5 Reasons I Could Never Beat That Damn Game

5in x 7in (each), Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

For more info, click the flier below:

Also check out my friend Drew’s awesome ExciteBike inspired piece!

So awesome, right?

The Pee-Wee Herman Tribute Show

UPDATE: See all of the awesome work HERE.

Once again, I am so excited to be participating in another great Gallery 1988 show!   Opening Friday, July 29th, at their Venice location, I Know You Art, But What am I? is a tribute to the amazing Pee-Wee Herman, and should be beyond good.

I based my piece on the first of many scenes from Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure that truly creeped me out.  Pee-Wee chains his bike up to an animatronic clown and goes shopping, but when he returns it’s been stolen, and the clown is looking twice as scary..

Outside Bike-o-Rama

8in x 10in (each), Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

list of artists (click to enlarge)

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