Happy Food Solo at Gallery 1988

Happy Food is coming!

I am humbled and honored to once again be showing my work with Gallery 1988. When asked to do another solo with them, I had a couple ideas for themes, but kept coming back to happy food.

Mr. Good Morning Waffle along with 29 of his tasty friends will be on display from May 15th through June 6th at their East location. As with all their shows, there will not be an advance preview so if you can't make it to the opening, all remaining art (including limited edition prints) will go on sale the next day in their online shop. But since Ed and I will be flying out for the opening, we hope that we can see lots of you there!

What? You'd like another sneak peek? Here's "Salud":

I'll be showing a few more complete paintings over the next week, so stay tuned. ARe you still itching to buy some artwork now? Gallery 1988 is having a spring sale until May 17th on most inventory. Use the code 2015 for 15% off! I've got a handful of items that are eligible for the sale which you can peruse here.

Forever Go Together - Oreos Print on Wood

Hey everybody! Look who I discovered:

"Forever Go Together"

We had such a great time with Mr. Waffle that I paired up with the good folks over at Prints on Wood again for a timed print release of these happy fellas.

Each fine art wood print is 8 x 10 in. (20.32 x 25.4 cm) and will be signed and numbered on 1/2" sustainable Birch with a bright white finish. One of the actual prints can be seen below.

Available for purchase now through Friday, November 7th at 12 pm PST. 

Cost is $55.

 

Original Sketch Giveaways!

Whaaattt? A giveaway?! Not just one but TWO giveaway contests are now underway.

First one is for an original sketch of King Nori and it's over on Gallery Nucleus' Facebook page. All you have to do is leave a comment telling us what makes you happy :D You can either scroll down their page to find it here, or I have it shared and pinned to the top of my facebook page here.

Next one is for my Instagram followers and it's for a King Klondike sketch. Simply follow me over there, reblog the giveaway photo and hashtag it #kingklondike. Easy!

Best of luck and thank you all for everything!

Three Shows = New Originals

First up, is the long awaited Joss Whedon x Gallery 1988 show which opens next Friday at their West location. They're really keeping the lid on everyone's pieces but if you look closely you might see a bit of my piece below. Since I'll be in town for my solo, I'll get to attend this show as well! Be sure to say hi :)

Opening the next night in San Francisco is Spoke Art's KUBRICK: an art show tribute. I just love "The Shining" (sorry Mr. King) and came up with "I'm Not Gonna Hurt Ya" acrylic on maple, 11" x 11" x .75". To inquire about this piece or to be put on the advance collectors preview list, simply email spokeartgallery(at)gmail

Also opening Saturday, September 6th at 7pm is Happy As Kings, my solo exhibition at Gallery Nucleus. Scott C is showing the work from his latest children's book Hug Machine in the main gallery and there will be lots of fun things to do, including giveaways throughout the night. And pizza! And ice cream! So bring the little ones and spend the evening looking at art that makes you smile. If you can't make it to the opening (or if you want a shot at buying my artwork before anyone else make sure to sign up for the advance online preview here)."King Pepi"

"King Klondike"

Mr. Good Morning Waffle Timed Print on Wood Release

This just in! Who's covered in maple syrup, happy as can be and loves his coffee black?

"Mr. Good Morning Waffle"!

I paired up with the good folks over at Prints on Wood for a timed print release of this happy fella.

Each fine art wood print is 8 x 10 in. (20.32 x 25.4 cm) and will be signed and numbered on 1/2" sustainable Birch with a bright white finish. One of the actual prints can be seen below.

Available for purchase now through Friday, August 29th at 12 pm PST. 

Cost is $55.

It's Intermission Time!

I needed a mini break from painting for my solo and decided...to paint! So I went back to food. Dancing food to be exact and what immediately came to my mind was the animation they used to play at the movies from the 50's "Let's All Go To The Lobby..." with the parade of yummy food.

So, please, sit back and relax and enjoy, "Intermission Time"!

Let's start with "Hot Diggity"

 

Next up is the always popular "Hot Buttered"

Then you'll surely welcome "Sweet Creamy"

Now how about a sip of "Refreshing"

And last but not least "Tasty"

All five of these pieces are acrylic on maple panels, each measuring 5" x 7". They are protected with a glossy top coat that really makes the wood grain glow.

Here's some closeups so you can see the details:

They are all titled and signed on the back with a sawtooth hanger. I would absolutely love for them to stay as a set so I'll make them available on Friday, November 1st at 3pm EDT for $800 (plus shipping). If they do not sell, the following day I will separate them and they will be available for individual purchase for $175 a piece. 
**Note: These fellas are all sold and going to a good home! Thanks everyone :D***

I really hope you all enjoy these little fellows as much as I do! Thanks for reading :D

My Poor Meatball

While walking through B&N looking at magazines I noticed a cover that had a plate of spaghetti. 'Well, now why haven't I done a little meatball boy with a swirl of spaghetti on his head?' I know now. Spaghetti and meatballs are hard.

So I present a little sample of where I started, a video of my progress and where it all ended up. Enjoy :)

I wanted to get specific photo reference for this one so I made up a little batch of meatballs and spaghetti to play around with. A few toothpicks, some strategically placed sauce and about 30 photos later I came up with the first photo. Then on to Photoshop to get the details finalized along with an appropriate background and shadows.

With that done, I printed out a version that was sized to my plaque, traced it and then began to paint.

The finished piece, with some closeups below. The fat reflections on the top of his head are my favorite.

It always amazes me that I have no idea what I'm doing or how I go about painting - I hope for the best and it just happens. Thank goodness it worked out once again ;)