Artprize 2010> Chaotic Growth is Coming.

August 4th, 2010

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Exhibition> Procession

August 4th, 2010

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The Mustache Gallery will host Procession; a playful exercise in Sumi ink portraits from my imagination.
This exhibit will be a collection of medium sized ink wash paintings on panel, that explore characters and repeated patterns found in my other works.
The small series will grow over the years and this is the first six portraits. Directly related to The Ancestrals show that I had this past April the characters and styles explore religious and spiritual  iconography;
referencing Indian culture,  classic Renaissance techniques to modern technologies and ideas. I hope you enjoy the glimpse into my inner workings and join me for the opening.

When: August 20th, 6-10pm,
Where: The Mustache gallery

MAP & DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSTACHE GALLERY

Check back soon for production photos.

Mural> Synthesis Project

July 10th, 2010

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Stella’s Lounge> Production Video

May 10th, 2010

TheAncestrals> Wax Relief Series

May 9th, 2010

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The Mother Pillar
48″ x 48″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
$2500.00

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The Deity of Responsibility
24″ x 24″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
$600.00

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The Father Pillar
48″ x 48″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
$2500.00

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Consequence
24″ x 24″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
$600.00

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The Deity of Balance
24″ x 24″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
$600.00

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The Deity of Companionship
24″ x 48″ - Mixed Media Wax Relief Carving
SOLD

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Exhibition > Opening Reception

April 22nd, 2010

Here’s the time lapse from my opening last Friday.
Thank you to all in attendance. It was a great night!!
Closing reception at The Stache, May 7th 8-11pm.

Exhibition> The Ancestrals Production

March 29th, 2010

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Production pic of “The Pillar”
Measures 4ft by 4ft
Wax, Ink, Sabotaz80 Spray paint
Mixed-Media, Sgrafitto Encaustic
Part of the Ancestrals Exhibition

Exhibition> TheAncestrals

March 29th, 2010

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The Mustache Gallery will be host my solo exhibition; The Ancestrals.
This exhibit will be a collection of wax illustrations and mixed media relief carvings. The series will be an anthology of religious and spiritual  iconography; referencing Indian culture,  classic Renaissance techniques to modern technologies and ideas. I hope you enjoy the glimpse into my inner workings and join me for the opening.

When: April 16th, 6-11pm,
Where: The Mustache gallery

MAP & DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSTACHE GALLERY

Check back soon for production photos.

Let’s Save Michigan > Poster Contest

February 23rd, 2010

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Well I made it into the first round. I am competing via public online vote against 59 other beautiful posters. I hope you have a chance to check out my poster design for the Let’s Save Michigan Poster Contest.

GoTo the link to cast your vote and browse the entries. It is PUBLIC voting and you vote once a day for the same one until March 15th.

View and Vote for the Poster

“In Modern times there is a need for modern ideas and innovation. Lets Save Michigan by implementing new ideas with open arms. Lets utilize our resources such as coastline and turbulent waters to increase our energy production.”

Ancestrals> Past, Present & Future

December 31st, 2009

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These are final photos of my Sketchbook Library Submission
to the ArtHouse Co-Op Exhibition. Technically speaking the medium would be sgraffito encaustic.

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Here are the tentative exhibition dates, I hope to join up with the sow in at least Chicago.

Check out the ArtHouse Website for more info

January 29 - 30, 2009 Atlanta, GA
Art House Gallery 309 Peters St
Atlanta, GA 30313
February 19 - 21, 2010 Brooklyn, NY
303Grand 303 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
April 8 - 11, 2010 Los Angeles, CA
Art and Shelter Gallery at The Salvation Army Alegria
2737 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
April 16 - 18, 2010 Saint Louis, MO
Soulard Art Market 2028 S. 12th St
Saint Louis, MO 63104

May 7 - 9, 2010 Chicago, IL
Home Gallery
1407 E. 54th Place
Chicago, IL 60615

Special Edition > “I Crank Gr” Tees

December 18th, 2009

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Win A Special Edition “I Crank GR Tee” at Dance Dance Donation.
This Saturday is Gonna be a Fun Event for 2 great causes. See You There.

HeartSteady > REI/Arbor Snowboard Design

December 15th, 2009

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I just entered in an online PUBLIC VOTE contest at REI.com
This is my Arbor Snowboard Design “Heart Steady.”

All you have to do is sign-up for an REI.com account and then
you can browse and vote for your favorite board designs.

Check It Out!

Sketches > TheOfferingOfThePast

November 19th, 2009

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This is a concept drawing for my next Wax engraving piece.
Also the piece will be in my next Sketchbook project for The ArtHouse Co-Op Library show.

ArtBattle 2009 > GR

November 17th, 2009

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This is my largest scrafitto encaustic (scratching into wax) to date.
I have been working on a newer series entitled”The Ancestrals” this is one of the mothers.
Hope you enjoy my direction. I only had 3 hours to produce this piece, now its in the studio for a face lift.

Final Pics of Heartside Halloween Mural

November 3rd, 2009

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Heartside Halloween Mural

October 21st, 2009

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The fellas throwing the Heartside Halloween Jam asked me to paint up the Sheldon mural wall. Take a look at Session 1.

Devils night come by the festivities. DJ’s Drinks Costumes and….boo!

CityScape

October 9th, 2009

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We’re All Connected - Mural Install

September 28th, 2009

Artprize > Thats a Wrap…

September 28th, 2009

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This was the final product of the large wall…
More pics to come soon.
If your voting in Artprize vote28501

Artprize> Huge

September 21st, 2009

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This is the first time I have had the opportunity to work sooooooo huge. It’s going quite well, now if it would just quit raining I could finish.