"Crown of Seeds" was created for Illustration Friday to illustrate the concept SEED. This organic crown formed of twigs and seeds has grown on the spot into a tightly structured headpiece that shapes and molds hair into a sculptural form. How tightly it constrains the hair's movement is evident in the spillage that bursts out of the last unrestrained corner.

Watercolor on Paper, 7" x 5"

I finally got around to coloring this image that was drawn to illustrate the theme "primitive" for Illustration Friday. -G

My art is up in the Weisman museum, and there have been a steady stream of visitors thus far! Today is the artist reception, and I just came across the press release for the exhibit:

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New Exhibit Opens at the Weisman Museum

Portfolio of Creative Work, a new exhibit featuring drawings, paintings, and photography from members of the Pepperdine Public Affairs team, will be on display at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art Wednesday, Apr. 30, through Friday, May 2.

The Pepperdine community and general public are invited to meet the artists at a reception on Thursday, May 1, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Gregg G. Juarez Palm Courtyard adjacent to the museum.

The exhibit showcases works of art from 10 members of the Public Affairs team. Featured artists include Maz Ameli, graphic designer; Jerry Derloshon, director of Public Relations and News; Rick Gibson, associate vice president for public affairs; Allen Haren, multimedia producer/broadcast engineer; Lyric Hassler, senior public relations advisor; Keith Lungwitz, senior art director; Matthew Midura, executive director of University Communications; Brett Sizemore, director of Creative Services; Gayle Wheatley, art director; and Vincent Way, manager of Editorial Services.

“The featured works in this exhibit range from rich photography to rendered illustration to engaging canvases, demonstrating a wide range of artistic prowess among the Public Affairs team,” Sizemore said. “We are very proud to have this opportunity to exhibit in such a prestigious venue as the Weisman.”

The Weisman Museum, located on the University’s Malibu campus, is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays and major holidays. There is no admission charge. For more information on this show and upcoming exhibits, please call (310) 506-4851 or visit the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art Web site.
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http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2008/april/paexhibit.htm

Illustration Friday: Primitive
Sketch on paper for now...this week has been too crazy, but the finished colored illustration is coming soon!

"The Clumsy Ninja" illustrates the concept FAIL, from Illustration Friday.
Colored Pencil on Paper, 8.5" x 12"

This illustration was inspired by Illustration Friday’s topic: Save.
In the drawing, a mermaid shops at the upscale “Sea Bubble Boutique” for a land hat to wear out of water. Each “Sea Bubble” is filled with salt water, and accessorized with various sea creatures. I modeled some of the fish and critters after marine life I’ve seen while scuba diving. This illustration was a blast to do!

Colored Pencil on Paper, 10” x 12”
Details:

I know this is a little late, but I finally got it done!

An illustration about Pet Peeves, for illustration Friday. This is one of my biggest pet peeves--people droning on and on without a care if the listener is bored! Media: Colored Pencil & Pen on Paper

(text reads: "And the story droned on and on and on all around her, for quite a significant amount of time. But thankfully all was quiet in the tiny space around her head. And in this space she could think, and dream, and wait out the blizzard of endless babble disguised in the form of words and sentences, forming truly mindless chatter.")

Pencil on Paper

I know this has been a long break for me from posting. In fact, it's the longest I've gone without posting a new painting since 2005. Things have been ultra busy around here lately. But I have several projects in the works, really I promise! All I can say is that I'll likely post something this weekend...

I am working on a larger painting to go in my next show. The only hint I can give away at this time is that it involves octopus tentacles and phoenix feathers. More to come soon...

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 9"

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 9"
featured in THE BIRD SHOW at Cactus Gallery

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 9"

My first gallery show of 2008 will be held at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock!

This is a special show for the Animal Protection Institute. The show will run from January 12th-February 6th. There will be 2 opening parties, with live music. I will be exhibiting three paintings in the show, and my dad also has one painting hanging in the show.

PARTY #1: NELAart.org's Gallery Night: Saturday January 12th from 7-10p.
This party is part of an art crawl in Northeast Los Angeles. Electric violinist and composer David Strother will perform.

PARTY #2: Artist Reception: Saturday January 19th from 7-10p

Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117
www.eclecticcactus.com

I finally completed my illustrated version of the twelve days of Christmas! The project got a bit out of hand with all the detail work....but at least I was able to get it finished before Christmas! Click on main image to get a close up look at the illustration. Have a very happy holiday!! :)
Here are some close-ups...