I just finished a piece for the True Self exhibit at Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York which is curated by Gary Baseman. Some of my favorite people are in this show. It should be a good one!
runs Oct 24 thru Nov 21, 2009
Opening Reception - Saturday, October 24th, 7-9pm

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Adam Wallacavage, Alex Prager, Amor Munoz, Boris Hoppek, Christian Clayton, Dalek, David Sandlin, Deedee Cheriel, Eric White, Esther Pearl Watson, Fons Schiedon, Fred Stonehouse, Frieda Gossett, Friends With You, Gary Taxali, Gary Baseman, Gerard Dubois, James Jean, Karen Hsiao, Korin Faught, KozynDan, Lauren Bergman, Leah Hayes, Lola, Luke Chueh, Marion Peck, Mark Ryden, Mark Todd, Martha Rich, Mike Shinoda, Natalia Fabia, Orly Cogan, Rob Clayton, Robin Van Valkenburgh, Ron English, Ryan Heshka, Ryan Jacob Smith, Shag, Shannon Freshwater, The London Police, Tim Biskup, Travis Lampe.

Here's a sketch/idea for my painting:


studio process shot:

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Wow. I am so honored to have my book design on the Book Cover Archive. This is one of my favorite sites, and all the covers are top notch. Thank you so much to Ben Pieratt for including me among some impressive designers.

Here's the finished CD cover and back panel. I also designed the booklet for the CD which I will photograph when I get the printed piece. I was originally going to produce the image using cut paper, but I liked the drawing so much that I decided to keep it. I think it turned out well.

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I'm working on an album design for my friend Chris' wind ensemble. The theme is the Chinese five elements of water, earth, wood, fire, and metal. Here are a few mock ups. The final choice is a little different and I'll post it when it's done.

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Pictures from the Atlanta airport show are now posted on flicker. I really love the framing choice!

This Saturday the 29th is the opening for Print Zero Studios Print Exchange. If you are in Seattle, swing over to Georgetown and check it out. 6-10pm

I forgot to scan my prints before I sent them...but here's a misprint that I kind of like:

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I just designed the cover for my friend Jacob's new book which was a really fun project. The cover needed to be black and white and other than that I had total freedom. I submitted a few options, and this is the cover the publisher picked:

my other options:

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I just designed this poster for my friend Greg over at Seattle's Vital 5 Productions for their Arbitrary Art Grant program and the subsequent exhibition at Bumbershoot in September.



I designed this hand for the poster, which I like, but it didn't quite fit the scheme.

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Giant Robot has also posted some opening night photos from the Dime Bag show. See them here.

You can now buy my piece online at Giant Robot New York! check it out here.

I am participating in the Canvas Project which will be shown in the Atlanta Airport's Atrium Gallery. The show runs from July 31st - Sept 4th. I was given four random words to illustrate and some small 3"x3" canvasses. Here's what I came up with, all on paper mounted to canvass.

Rescue:


Poodle:

Vinyl:

Betray:

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I have a piece at Giant Robot in New York for the Dime Bag show which is curated by Jordin Isip and Rodger Stevens. If you are in New York, stop by for the opening this Saturday the 18th from 6:30-10 p.m

"Swingers"


front and back in the dime bag:

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I have a piece in a Spinal Tap tribute show. It was supposed to be in a gallery here in LA, but they ended up just posting it online which was a disappointment. you really need to see this one in person. bummer.

"Exact Inner Structure"


detail: it's all cut paper

before I did the cutting:

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For those of you in the Seattle area, I've got a couple of pieces in the annual Capitol Hill Watercolor Society show at Cafe Racer in the U District. The theme is "Paranormal," and the opening is this Thursday the 9th from 7-9. I've never been to Racer before but I hear it's swingin and the show I'm sure will be great!


In Seattle I've also got a little something over at Nancy in Belltown for the Late Night Fashion Club. It's also Nancy's 3rd year anniversary! Help them celebrate on Fri from 6-9

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I just finished this piece which was inspired by cocoons/imprisonment. I am really happy with the way it turned out!

process:

I was heavily inspired by this image:

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