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!