UPDATE: For those inquiring about purchasing, they are now available here!
When Gallery 1988 asked me if I’d like to participate in their second installment of Is This Thing On?, I jumped at the chance. Last year I depicted the great Steve Martin, but this year I decided to take on my other favorite comic, the late Mitch Hedberg.
I was first introduced to Mitch’s stand-up years back, by my roommate who used to play his recordings while we worked in the studio. I was instantly in love. His wit, play with language, and absurd observations paired with an odd, but enduring delivery made for a great comic who continues to be missed.
I once read that Mitch suffered from almost paralyzing stage fright and often wore sunglasses while on stage, so he could close his eyes while speaking. I thought about this a lot while sketching up ideas for my piece, and decided that a straight-forward portrait of Mitch would not suit him. To me, his words are really what he’d most likely prefer to be remembered for, so I tested out a new technique and created 8 small, wood etchings of my favorite quotes. All wood panels are sealed in resin.
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kinda crappy shot of them in resin:
Is This Thing On? 2 opens Friday, March 9th
Gallery 1988 Melrose
A few months back I worked in collaboration with the amazing Chinese fashion/lifestyle magazine, Little Thing, to do an issue based on the theme, twins. The entire issue was dedicated to all things in two, from the fashion spreads, to the artwork, to the products featured. I just received a copy yesterday and even though I can’t read it, it really looks incredible (I mean, there’s even a popup feature.. eeeeep!).
So honored to work with such a great magazine.
cover, issue 25
pop-ups!
Twinsville
girls x’s 2 in my work
blah, blah, blah, BRUCE, blah, blah
I just restocked some sold out iPhone covers along with a few new ones! See ‘em all, HERE.
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Can’t wait for this one, coming up on March 9th at Gallery 1988 Melrose. Over 100 artists depicting over 100 stand up comedians and Weird Al hosting should make for an awesome time. I’ll be posting my pieces (all 8) on one of my favorite comedians of all time, Mitch Hedberg, in a couple of days.. Stay tuned!
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UPDATE: Thanks for the great response, everyone! A few editions sold out rather quickly, but I will be restocking them soon, along w/ a couple new ones. Please email me if you’d like to be put on the list: kiersten {at} youfail {dot} com Thanks!
So excited to finally have these iPhone covers available for sale! All are the Barely There Slim Case style from Casemate and are compatible with 4 / 4S iPhones.
This is sort of a test run, so there’s currently a very limited number of each. Please email me if you have any questions, or are interested in purchasing one in particular.
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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.
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!
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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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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
My original mask is now for sale HERE
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.”
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!
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 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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