SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM 2010

I donated another painting to this year’s Switchfoot Bro-Am auction, which once again raised money for StandUp for Kids. The auction took place in La Jolla and it was great to see everyone again. ... 

SGRYMTVTN

This piece was completed for Drawgasmic. Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids. Completed: June 3, 2010 Size: 11 in (w) x 8.5 in (h) ... 

DRAWGASMIC in ST. LOUIS

I am showing a piece at Drawgasmic, a show taking place in St. Louis tomorrow night, July 10th, 7pm to 1am at 2720 Gallery. The show features the work of 1000 different international artists, and each of the artists submitted a single 8.5×11 piece done in our own style to be tiled over the walls... 

BASIC TUESDAYS: WEAPONS OF MASS PRODUCTION

This Tuesday, July 13th, I will be showing a few pieces in the second installment of Weapons of Mass Production at Bar Basic, located at 410 Tenth Ave (right at the corner of Tenth & K), downtown San Diego. The show goes from 7pm to midnight so come by and have a few beers with me and the rest of... 

SPRING 2010 PAINTING EXHIBITION

At the end of the semester, we had a final exhibition in the studios at SDSU to showcase all of the incredible work everyone completed over the course of the past three or four months. ... 

SDSU Graduation

Well, I made it. Five years and several thousand dollars later, I’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in Painting & Printmaking, but not without learning to hate the graphic design and business departments along the way. The decision to get a painting degree was hands down one of the best decisions... 

Oil and Ash

I found this on Conor Harrington’s blog, and was too cool not to pass on. ... 

Graffomat – Man, I wish

Call me a skeptic, but there’s no way on earth this thing is real. Anyone that uses spray paint wishes for a store that’s open 24 hours a day. Whether you’re painting on the street or on canvas, for some reason it seems like the majority of our work is done at odd hours of the night.... 

All work and no play makes – wait, my work IS play

It’s been an insanely busy couple weeks. Between preparing for graduation, solidifying plans for a couple shows, and tying up some business loose ends, there hasn’t been a lot of free time for new paintings. And by that I mean it’s basically all I’ve filled my extra time with.... 

People who hate Shepard Fairey are morons

Here we go. Another Shepard Fairey show, another divisive debate over who hates him, who loves him, and who respects him. I fall into the latter category. I like his work, but after a while it feels a tad formulaic. Every now and then, a new piece comes out that I’m all about, but usually I can... 

CMMNSNS

Walk on the left when you’re on the side of a street, facing traffic. Stay on the right if you’re going to be moving slowly, let the faster people pass on the left. It’s a very basic system of basic courtesy that some still seem to have trouble grasping. Completed: April 12, 2010 Size:... 

Oh, good.

The ingredients list on this old can of latex paint was pretty reassuring, especially that last part. ... 

Stenciling can be bloody and painful, here’s proof

Late last Thursday night, I was cutting stencils for a new painting (now complete) when I got careless and sloppy, resulting in three stitches and a trip to urgent care. Like any reasonable person would do, I grimaced, wrapped the cut in a paper towel, taped it up with blue painter’s tape, clutched... 

PIXELS – a video after my own heart

Finally, a video that was made just for me. This artistic gem incorporates New York City, old school video games, bright colors, and the general craziness that you’d expect from such a combination. Completely awesome – do yourself a favor and watch it. ... 

Exit Through The Gift Shop extended preview: Yup, my head just exploded

Banksy’s highly anticipated film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” is opening in US cinemas on April 16th in select cities and opening in other cities shortly thereafter for a very limited release. A five minute preview was just released, and it’s safe to say I’m really excited...