San Diego, CA (February 10th, 2012) — Please join us Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6pm when eloS shoes will present "An Artists Portrait Series", a broad-spectrum representation of San Diego artists shot by photographer Rich Cook. Each artist's portrait will be shown alongside works by each of the artists.
If you're local, keep an eye out for this Thursday's City Beat featuring a write up on Rich's show!!
From Rich Cook: "I had the pleasure of shooting portraits of each artist and my photos will be displayed next to a piece from each one of them. I am honored to be sharing the walls with some of my favorite, oh-so-extremely talented local artist friends. Each shoot was so different and fun and full of adventures. I have been wanting to do a project like this for a while and the timing couldn't be better. This year is off to a great start with a new website, new blog and new focus on my photography.
This is going to be a very special and fun night. eloS is a wonderful shoe store with great owners (Lisa and Paul) who are really involved in the community. I would love nothing more than to see all my friends come out and give some support. We will be having refreshments, and as a side note, Blind Lady Ale House is right next door so you can always pop in there for a pint as well! Photography, art, shoes, beer, something for everyone! Really look forward to seeing you there!"
Artists Include:Lindy Ivey, Jasmine Worth, Mike Maxwell, Niko Burke, Steve Saiz, Jimmy Ovadia, Nilo, and Kevin Peterson
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Where To Be on February 10th...
Gag Me With a Toon official flyer and line up
Hi All,
This years Gag Me With A Toon 4 promises to be a night of crazy good art and funness! Check out the back of the flier for the artist line-up and you'll see what I'm talking about. Can't wait to see these artist's re-visions of all the great cartoons we all grew up with. 
Monday, February 6, 2012
Anthony Bourdain's THE LAYOVER
I have some fun and unexpected news to share with you guys. My artwork was shown, oh so quickly, on Anthony Bourdain's show "The Layover"
I seriously had no idea, and my friend Kevin Peterson (who is s super awesome artist) texted me out of the blue last night to inform me that he just saw my art on Anthony Bourdain's show. No Freakin Way! So flattered.
Here is a screen shot of my super exciting 2 seconds of 'Layover' goodness:
And here is the video if you care to watch it. Don't blink or you'll miss it. seriously.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SN8EO7BOow
What a nice, unexpected treat for a Tuesday night.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
LA Affordable Art Fair
Hello All,
Terribly sorry for the tardy update. I've been battling a flu that just does not want to leave me alone. Every time I think I've finally rid myself of its germy self, and begin to go about my normal business, it comes back with a vengeance to knock me on my butt. I am flattered that this little bug simply does not want to let go of me, but enough is enough. My door step has turned in to the local canned soup/kombucha/holistic medicine/sudafed drop-off spot, and though I am touched by how many thoughtful and caring friends I have, I am looking forward to getting back on my feet and resuming my life. In the mean time I am spending more time in bed than I would like to admit, so please feel free to send along any amusing (or informative) videos, pics, and book recommendations that may keep me entertained during my internment.
On to the business at hand!
The LA Affordable Art Fair opened Wednesday, January 18th http://www.affordableartfair.us/losangeles/
The wonderful Tanya and Patrick of C.A.V.E. Gallery are exhibiting my piece "Crowned" in their booth, #C8 
"Crowned"
2.5 x 3 oil
SOLD
LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 18-22
Event Deck at L.A. LIVE
BUY TICKETS NOW!
Visitor entrance: Georgia St. btwn Chick Hearn Ct. and W. Olympic Blvd.
Parking Entrance: 1005 Chick Hearn Ct.
Presenting contemporary art priced from $100 - $10,000, with half of the work under $5,000, the Affordable Art Fair will present original, contemporary works to entice the entire L.A. community.
Fair Hours:
Wed, Jan 18, 5pm - 7:30pm Exclusive Benefit Reception for
Free Arts for Abused Children
Wed, Jan 18, 7:30pm - 10pm Private Preview Party
**EXTENDED HOURS - Due to popular demand, we will be opening
our doors to Private Preview guests at 6pm**
Thu, Jan 19, 12pm - 9pm (4pm-9pm FREE ADMISSION)
Fri, Jan 20, 12pm - 8pm
Sat, Jan 21, 11am - 8pm
Sun, Jan 22, 11am - 6pm
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
LA Affordable Art Fair 2012
Hello friends,
I will be showing with the wonderful people at C.A.V.E. Gallery for the LA Affordable Art Fair. More info on that can be found here: http://www.affordableartfair.us/losangeles/
My piece for the show is titled "Crowned" 3.5x5 oil
Here's a little sneak peak at it before the show opening:
Sometimes I feel like I am only truly alive when I am painting..
Saturday, January 7, 2012
On The Horizon For 2012
Hello Friends!
Quite a few exciting new shows on the horizon...
I will be showing with C.A.V.E. Gallery for the Los Angeles Affordable Art Fair January 18th, 2012
More about that here:
http://www.affordableartfair.us/losangeles/
Preview for that show is in the works and should be ready shortly.
March is a busy, busy month...
Coming up in March is LaLuzapalooza Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. The pieces, as seen above, are titled "Trifecta" oil, 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches each (there are three of them, and though I would ultimately like to see them all go to a home together, they are being sold separately) - for purchase inquires please contact Matt at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Also coming in March is the "Gag Me With A Toon" Group Art Show in LA, curated by the wonderfully talented Steven J. Daily.
After that I will be showing in and curating the "Freaks of Nature" Group Art Show at Junc in San Diego, more details on those shows to follow.
This is a little something I carved/inked into a table at a bar, over a beer with my good friend James. If anyone can locate it you'll get a wink and a hug and a secret handshake from me... ;)
“Art is the proper task of life. ”
― Nietzsche
