10.26.2010
IF: Racing
The topic for Illustration Friday this week was perfect to share an illustration I created of one of my favorite people.
10.03.2010
Exquisite Corpse / Existential Dread
This weekend I got to see how my torso piece paired up with another artist's head and legs. See below, along with some other great corpse collaborations and artwork that was displayed in the space.
head: Julio / torso: Eileen San Felipe / legs: Josh Tedeschi
Below are the awesome duo of Ken Bastard and Megan Gullick, working live on their collaborative art displayed in their show "Battered Bunnies," with some thought provoking subject matter. I've always liked how their 2 very different styles work together in the artwork they create.
head: Julio / torso: Eileen San Felipe / legs: Josh Tedeschi
head: Virginia Kamentzer / legs: Andrea Morin
Below are the awesome duo of Ken Bastard and Megan Gullick, working live on their collaborative art displayed in their show "Battered Bunnies," with some thought provoking subject matter. I've always liked how their 2 very different styles work together in the artwork they create.
9.30.2010
Exquisite Corpse 2010
The Jersey City Studio Arts Tour is going on this weekend which is a lot of fun. Last year I was able to see some great work from local artists around JC displayed in galleries and in some cases, personal home studios. It's really nice when you are able to get a feel of where an artist creates his/her work.
I have a piece that will be displayed at the Exquisite Corpse/Existential Dread Show being held at the Piece Studio located at 190 Christopher Columbus Drive in Jersey City. Hope you can come check it out :)
I have a piece that will be displayed at the Exquisite Corpse/Existential Dread Show being held at the Piece Studio located at 190 Christopher Columbus Drive in Jersey City. Hope you can come check it out :)
Here is my completed Torso piece for the show. I can't wait to see what her head and legs will turn out to be...
9.15.2010
the Catz
I've been fortunate to be able to spend some time in the Catskills this summer thanks to my best friend Theresa who has a beautiful house near a lake. One of my favorite books growing up was the Country Mouse and the City Mouse, and finding a balance between the two has always been key in my life. I love the outdoors, but finding late night sushi is almost impossible in the sticks....Nothing beats the amazing views and clean air though...
Photos by Angelo
8.10.2010
Not So Pretty in Pink
I recently got injured on the street from jumping over trash and landing in a slippery mess (completely sober). It was my first time going to the emergency room. Not fun, and my ankle is not so pretty. I'm just glad nothing's broken, but marathon training is put to a halt for at least 2 weeks and I'll be practicing some R.I.C.E. until then...
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7.19.2010
Summer School...
This week flew by...
Scott Bakal was one of our speakers. He is an alumni of the Hartford Program and brought in original artwork to show us. I admire his work, and own his book, Me + the Devil, which started as his thesis project.
Chris Spollen and Daniel Pelavin were our instructors for our promo class. They are an awesome team! I had so much fun in this class and everyone came up with some great ideas by all working together and brainstorming.
I had my thesis defense on thursday and was so nervous and excited all at once! This was probably pre-thesis with that look on my face...
Saturday we headed up to the Norman Rockwell Museum where I enjoyed the Rockwell Paintings and the new William Steig exhibit that's up. I learned that Steig came up with the idea for "Shrek" which in yiddish means "Fear"...'ya learn somethin' new everyday!
Below was my favorite illustration of Steig's done for Thanksgiving!
We then headed over to the New Britain Museum where we were allowed into the secret basement to view artwork from the permanent collection that was not on display. I also enjoyed the M.C. Escher exhibit and the Dalton M. Ghetti exhibition pieces.
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Ghetti created these little letterforms on the tops of regular pencils, which seem absolutely time consuming but are amazing. The alphabet took 2. 5 years to create.
The day ended with a BBQ hosted by fellow classmate, Jim DeCesare and his wife Kelly, which was held in their beautiful studio. We all had a great time!
Sunday was Crit Day, where our assignments from our Texas Trip were critiqued. I can recall in my first year being blown away from the pieces displayed, and being intimidated by all the great work. Looking back, I can see that it definitely raised the bar for the work that was yet to be produced. Below are Doug Andersen and Bill Thomson, thesis advisors for the program.
I also got my copy of Chalk signed. It's a children's book that's written and illustrated by Bill who is an awesome hyper-realist illustrator. He was my thesis advisor at Hartford. I was intimidated by his work, but he gave me great insight and guided me through my thesis these past 2 years. :)
Scott Bakal was one of our speakers. He is an alumni of the Hartford Program and brought in original artwork to show us. I admire his work, and own his book, Me + the Devil, which started as his thesis project.
Chris Spollen and Daniel Pelavin were our instructors for our promo class. They are an awesome team! I had so much fun in this class and everyone came up with some great ideas by all working together and brainstorming.
I had my thesis defense on thursday and was so nervous and excited all at once! This was probably pre-thesis with that look on my face...
Saturday we headed up to the Norman Rockwell Museum where I enjoyed the Rockwell Paintings and the new William Steig exhibit that's up. I learned that Steig came up with the idea for "Shrek" which in yiddish means "Fear"...'ya learn somethin' new everyday!
Below was my favorite illustration of Steig's done for Thanksgiving!
We then headed over to the New Britain Museum where we were allowed into the secret basement to view artwork from the permanent collection that was not on display. I also enjoyed the M.C. Escher exhibit and the Dalton M. Ghetti exhibition pieces.
Ghetti created these little letterforms on the tops of regular pencils, which seem absolutely time consuming but are amazing. The alphabet took 2. 5 years to create.
The day ended with a BBQ hosted by fellow classmate, Jim DeCesare and his wife Kelly, which was held in their beautiful studio. We all had a great time!
Sunday was Crit Day, where our assignments from our Texas Trip were critiqued. I can recall in my first year being blown away from the pieces displayed, and being intimidated by all the great work. Looking back, I can see that it definitely raised the bar for the work that was yet to be produced. Below are Doug Andersen and Bill Thomson, thesis advisors for the program.
I also got my copy of Chalk signed. It's a children's book that's written and illustrated by Bill who is an awesome hyper-realist illustrator. He was my thesis advisor at Hartford. I was intimidated by his work, but he gave me great insight and guided me through my thesis these past 2 years. :)
7.09.2010
Got me workin'... workin' day and night...
As my last semester approaches, I'm getting everything ready for the graduation thesis exhibition at school. I'm looking forward to the next 2 weeks. Check out all the cool tools I got to stretch my canvases. My favorite is the balisong in true Batangueño style. :)
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