COME SEE ME AT THE RHYTHM AND BREWS FESTIVAL APRIL 23RD

First ever -LOCAL Music -LOCAL Arts -LOCAL Food and -LOCAL Brew Festival on the avenue. The 500 and 600 block of Station Ave. will be open to "FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY" for this event! A stage will be set for Music and additional music will be added in random places on the ave. -The avenue will be lined with Artisans -Food Trucks- and our Restaurants. Wine tastings will be available, and a beer garden will provide -LOCAL craft brew by the 12 oz glass. (raindate 4/24) Come see me from 3pm to 8pm in Haddon Heights NJ Look for me in Space
19 Broken Rocket. New prints will be available! Like my recent Jimmy Hendrix.

 

Reception At Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery

I had a great time yesterday at Smithville Mansion. The reception for this years Black History art show was wonderful! I was able to met several artist and new people! This show has been extended thru March 20th! Find more information here! http://co.burlington.nj.us/957/Smithville-Mansion-Annex-Gallery

Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery Presents A Black History Month Art Exhibit

Please join me at the opening reception for Smithville Mansions Art Annex Gallery Black History Month art exhibit. This Saturday February 6th from 1pm - 3pm. My portrait of Janelle Monea (My Fair Electric Lady) will be displayed as part of a Black History Month art exhibit. Also showing is my newest creation "Little Miss Salty". Please stop in and say hello. This show will be going on all month long if you can't make it. For all other details on this show. Please follow this link. http://co.burlington.nj.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=4263

Busy December! Looking ahead to 2016!

It has been a busy December with a private corporate show and a big two-night show with the great folks at Art Within Reach. Eric Wolff-Sewell and Robb C. Sewell-Wolff put together one of the best two-day shows that New Jersey has! Check them out at http://www.artwithinreachnj.com/.

Here is a picture from the show of artist Jenn Schuaub (https://www.facebook.com/artbyjennschaub), show creator Eric Wolff-Sewell, and myself.

 

After all of that fun, I was lucky enough to take on Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, Inc., as a friend and client (https://www.facebook.com/amalgamphilly).  Ariell Johnson is the owner and a total fangirl! Ariell has been kind enough carry some of my prints! Please check them out online or stop by and have a cup of coffee! Take a look at this photo. 

As I progress into 2016, I will be bringing a children's book to life. This will be the first of hopefully three children's books for myself and author Matt Dennion. I will also be doing more commissions and a collaboration with Marvel Comics' Philip McNulty! So stay tuned!

A News Paper and Me! Ill be damned!!

I want a send a big thank you to Paul Mitros & Bethany Mitros for the work they did. Having this piece in the Collingswood "The Retrospect" done on me. Also, a big thanks for everyone's support so I could come this far.

Second Saturday In Collingswood

I will be at “Second Saturday” in Collingswood. I will be at 756 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood. Come see me and some new art, and cards! I will be with several other street vendors from 5pm to 9pm. I hope to see you there! For more information on Collingswood Second Saturday, go tohttp://www.collingswood.com/arts/second-saturday

The Price is Right

Not too long ago I was asked to make a simple portrait of the great Vincent Price (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993). For those of you who don't know this man is, what is wrong with you!? Seriously, take a minute and learn about this actor and art enthusiast. I promise you won't be disappointed.

We chose the older Price from Edward Scissorhands "1990". As we have done with most projects we started with simple pencil lines on Strathmore Watercolor paper.

After that it was taking the time to add layers of diluted ink. I had hoped to get the tonal value to give him a really distinguished look. Then I added a few more pencil lines for depth. Then, a bit prematurely, added white chalk for the extra brightness for the shining areas.

After that it was a matter of adding layers of gouache for skin tones. For all of you who don't know what gouaches is, it's a transparent water color. It allows you to see the tonal value of the ink work. With a layer of clear coat and signature I was done!