I can’t be inside ALL the time
obsessing over a few pixels lining up, tweaking CSS, crushing lines of HTML or agonizing over the design of a client’s project. I need to unwind a bit and relax at least part of the time. Being a graphic and web designer on call for my clients needs at all times of day and night is tough. I just sit inside by the computer and wait patiently for my postmaster to deliver my email.
OR- I might be out cheking out a few of my interests or motivations. I could be out participating in some art show or just visiting one that has been on my radar. I can often be seen at my favorite car shows with or without my ride. Sometimes I am hard at work keeping said rides on the road in which case I might have a beer in one hand and a wrench in the other. Inspirations abound when you just don’t care where to look.
Peruse some art stuff and maybe some links to other stuff I like below. I don’t know what this page is either, but much like life, here it is. Enjoy!
Bua In Denver
Justin Bua will be having an opening on April 26 at Limited Addiction, located 825 Sante Fe. I had my own opening last April and ducked out to go to Bua's. He is hands down, my favorite contemporary painter, and a nice fellow at that. I hope to see you there from...
Next show
Well, here is the video invite for the next show I am in, however they forgot to include me in the listing. It feels great to be loved.Also don't forget about another show on the same day that I will be doing a live painting for. Info here
New Events
I will be having some artwork up here on the 12th. The show runs from 4/4-4/28. The opening, and actual event which includes hip hop, burlesque, trapeze artists and of course a whole bunch of artists. The Absolute event will be on April 12th. It should be a good time....
Amazing, Just Amazing
I am now a featured artist for X-Culture. In fact to my surprise I am on the splashh page. Crazy. It is a very good group of people who are working hard to find a way to make art as present in everyday life as it should be.I encourage you all to check out the website....
Absolute!
April 2008 :: Absolute :: The Oriental Theater :: Denver, CO ~Big fat party on April 12th! Group Show with a huge line-up: Matt Abraxas,Mariah Baretta, Chris Bates, Jen Beshore, Jorge Catoni, Bryan C, Zac Conley, Amanda Cross, Tina Cross, Sarah Custer, Lori Johnson,...
I Got a tablet recently, so this is what I have been experimenting in. As much as I like the ease of cleanup, i miss the smell of paint. Just some 2D digital painting.
Picture a Week
I am going to try to post a new picture here once a week or so. Whatever I have created in that week will be posted as well as news for my next shows, events and other related art news.
Interests and hobbies and links, oh my!
Live Art.
From black tie events to rooftop parties, I have never spilled a drop of paint. I do, however, paint live in front of you and your guests. Many of the events are for various charities with my paintings being auctioned off at the end of the evening. I have had some great times and indulged in more than one chocolate fountain all while wearing a smock. If you need a live painter for your event contact me.
Studio Art.
Inhabiting studios all over, some in the worst parts of town with the worst studio mates, you know, the rodent kind. I have shown at venues that later have been condemned and had the opportunity to be a founding member of an artist gallery and co/op in a prominent art district. Never once has it been boring. I have loved every second of it.
Garage Art.
Gearhead. Petrolhead. Call it what you will. I love the smell of oil and gas. I can usually be found drinking a cheap beer or two out in my garage. If not there I might be out at one of the many car shows I attend each year. Cars and motorcycles mean more to me than just a hobby and a pastime. To me they are just as much kinetic sculpture as a Calder. As wonderful as they are to look at they are even better when they are at speed. There is nothing I like more than warming up the pipes on a crisp afternoon. My appreciation of these sculptures can be seen below. All Photos are by me, if you want to use one, drop me a line.
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