The past few weeks have been spent working on my tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, an upcoming show at Gallery 1988. Here is a little peek at the progress of my piece so far.. More coming soon!
1/4 complete:
3/4 complete:
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
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.
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!
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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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?
On super sale 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)
UPDATE: I’ve received a few emails about where to purchase this, and I’ve been told that they all sold out at the show. Sorry to anyone who may have missed out!
I was recently asked to create a Limited Edition poster for My Morning Jacket’s show at White River State Park with special guest, Neko Case in Indianapolis, IN on August 7th. All posters will be silkscreened, numbered, and sold on tour.
18in x 24in color finish
the final sketch along with some rejects
So excited to be included in the iam8bit show in LA this year! Over 100 artists & illustrators will be included, all showcasing artwork of their favorite old school video games. I can’t reveal my whole set of paintings just yet, but I will say that I did 5 small pieces that all work together as one, entitled:
5 Reasons I Could Never Beat That Damn Game
Anyone guess the game?
I’m so honored to have been accepted into the American Illustration Annual for the 7th year! This little drawing will be included among other great artwork by very talented illustrators. The book comes out this November.
