Painted my first electrical box in Long Beach!!!

So today I started painting my very first electrical box in down town Long Beach on Chestnut and 6th st.
Waking up to a gloomy day, I wasn't betting on getting to go out and paint. My mentor said let's go...thankfully it was only a light sprinkle. We sketched the image and began the first layer.
Today was a dream come true...while painting the people from the neighborhood stopped by and thanked us for making their neighborhood look beautiful. It was pure Joy!!!
These pics are a work in progress.

Change Of Ages

Thursday December 20th, 2012 from 6pm - 10pm  Katie Phillips and I will be showing a painted door for this festival. Our door is Mayan themed.  See info below and come check it out!!!

The event is free to the public, and will take place on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 at 727/737 Pine Avenue from 6 to 10 p.m.
Shift Long Beach’s mission is to create positive social change and sustainability in Long Beach through educational, interactive events that empower local communities. We aim to provide a platform for
artistic expression, promote sustainable living options, and creating space for discussion of diverse perspectives on issues that affect the quality of life in Long Beach. Our events include multiple forms of
expression—from live art to local music, film screenings to discussion circles. To learn more, go to http://www.evolvernetwork.org/long-beach/

Maximum Yield After Party Live Painting @ GrennCoast Hydroponics

So I gathered some of my artists buddies Rhett Johnson, Brenden and Swiss Precise and we raised money to build a fresh water well by painting live and raffling off the paintings. It was another great party @ GreenCoast Hydroponics!

Sneak Peek of my Paper Mache Bird Sculpture

I have a long way to go..but he's definitely taking form. Looks like all the paper mache I did with my mom as kid paid off. Thanks Mom!

Go Bep Go!!!

Happy Birthday to my right ElectroBoobie...Bff...Beth Sands!!
I know a woman who is so super awsome and amazing! Shes a shining star that I look up to.
What do you get a gal like this for her bday?? No clue...but I will paint her a piece :)
The Canvas I used for her piece has actually gone through several rounds of paint...from a sexy naked tattooed man to a flock of birds I was going to give to someone..(thankfully he didn't get it)...to now Beppy's piece.
Canvas can go through so many changes and faces. Layers upon layers...the beauty is that the layers will always  be there adding to the new or final piece.
There are two sayings on the piece that read:
LET'S GO BEP GO! (which is bepy's theme) and "The Kids are coming up" a saying from one of her fav. jams.
Happy bday beppy...thank you for inspiring me.

Marbling for Maashu..The Cloney's Anniv./ 31 Dj Reunion

So I have this really amazing friend Matthew Cloney....Ive know him for years as a single independent musician. Well Matthew finally met this amazing woman and tied the knot.  Mrs.Cloney aka Mione is a beautiful match for Maashu.
I have been meaning to paint them a wedding piece but you know the artist in me...things get hectic.
Matthew has thrown a party called 31 for years now..it's a party for dj's thrown by dj's. The Cloney's celebrate their anniversary on the date of the 31 party...bringing all the old and new music friends together.

The piece I made is Mione.....a beautiful woman in Matthews life. The piece fianlly came together for the 2nd year of 31.This is also the first piece I have played with the technique Marbling. Enjoy & congratulations to 2 years of love!

New Muse

Hmmm what to paint, what to paint.  I'm on the hunt for new inspiration. I have been on a bird kick for months now...I think its time to flip it up a bit.

Summer Time In tha LBC

Well I sure have been enjoying the summer, I haven't really painted much. after the Switch Foot  show. I needed a little bit of a creative break.  Although I did begin a new venture "Painting with Kids" and I must say it is a breath of fresh air. Children have no boundaries and are so free.
My Art Collective Squeeze just locked down Nov 3rd for our 1 Year anniversary.  Just to get you a little excited...we are going all out for this show, as it marks a year of our hard work and dedication.
Katie, Roxy, Laura, Taysha and I have really taken our once known as "little paint club" into something really special. Our long term goal is to become a Non Prof- fit Organization. Stay in the know..because we are about to Squeeze LBC good!!!

Bully Free Zone 2

Squeeze Art Show Switch Foot

Green Lb Festival This Sat!!!

Squeeze will have a tent at the Green LB Festival this sat. Will be selling art made from recycled items and live painting. Come on down!

Pieces from Switch Foot Gallery Show

Squeeze Art Collective @ Bully Free Zone Article

So Squeeze hosted a paint tent @ the 2nd Annual Bully Free Zone. Check out the Article!

http://www.examiner.com/article/autism-long-beach-hosts-bully-free-zone-sunday-picnic-at-houghton-park?cid=db_articles

 

Switchfoot @ The Society Gallery

Our first Gallery Show switchfoot was a success. We raised over 300.00 for A.S.K Action Sports Kids Foundation. Our show was up for two weeks with an opening and closing reception. Pics coming!!

Squeeze Art Collective

So I have been crazy busy with my new Art Collective called Squeeze. We have had 2 shows and are working on our third. Here is our new logo!! more info coming on the shows!

Green Coast Hydroponics Retreat Mural

So the company that I work for Green Coast Hydroponics holds a company retreat...we paint on large pieces of wood as one of our retreat activities. Bringing together our artists friends. My friend and co worker James & Salina hae the piece I did hanging in their house now...I still have to go over and touch it up and add color. Fun Times!!!

New Bird Series

I recently showed my new bird series @ Billy Jack's Night Court Art show.