Merry Christmas, Bettie. Descanse en paz.

I've been thinkin' 'bout the lovely, lively Miss Bettie Page.

Book Signing

The ole' DB iz gonna make the scene. See ya there!

Canvas Project in Hotlanta

THese 3x3" paintings are part of the "Canvas Project Show" put on by the ArtHouseCoop in Atlanta, on December 12th, 2008 from 7-10pm. If you can't make it, they will be broadcasting live from the show! Just head over to www.arthousecoop.com/live at 6pm on friday December 12th and watch a live streaming video from the gallery! Also you will be able to chat with other people from the project!

It's Alive?

The Scariest Thing This HAlloween

Sk8ology Opening and Auction

Greetings and salutations to all you hep kats and kitties!!

Last night was the opening of the Sk8ology show @ ISM Gallery in Long Beach. It was a swell affair, attended by finest of the art world and sk8 world cognoscenti and a smattering of the glittering illiterati. Hundreds of imaginatively transformed skate decks were on display. A good time was had by all.

If you were unable to make it, don't sweat it, baby!! You can view 'em all at the online auction site:

http://www.ISMcommunity.org

Set yer peepers for lot#234 on page 7 in particular.THat's right, sports fans, the ole' DEad BEatnik made his mark on some engineered plywood in an exhibitionist vibe. Feel free to place a bid. It's all for a good cause.

Catch ya on the flipside!!

Vintage Model : The Urban Legends Show @ Alpha Cult Long Beach

One of the two pieces I have in the Urban Legends Show . I hadn't worked in watercolor in ten years or so. I was terrified to begin, but after ten big hand spins, spooksville turned to giggle city. A groovy scene change from the electric paint set.

Urban Legends: AlphaCult 3rd Anniversary

I'm honored to be participating in AlphaCult's 3rd anniversary show.

Sk8 to the finish

Monday, put on the finishing touches. 91º degree weather helped take some of the tacky off the oils but let's face it it's still pretty tacky. Next stop.... Long Beach.

Sk8ology ISM:Gallery stage 3

Saturday afternoon brought a couple "o" margaritas courtesy of La Cabañita and some much needed horizontal down time. Sunday....well it was easy like......Sunday Morning.

Sk8ology ISM:Gallery stage 2

Comic-Con kicked my butt!!! I got back home in the midnight hour. I caught some zzzzz's. Around 5 a.m. I hauled my sorry a** outta the sack and busted out the oils. 10:00 a.m. came speedin' up and said, "Son, you ain't ready and you ani't a gonna be ready any time soon.

Sk8ology ISM:Gallery Aug. 23rd my humble contribution

After moving Heaven and Earth to make room in my schedule, I finally nailed down the design for my humble contribution to the Sk8ology ISM: Gallery @ the Koos Art Center in Long Beach . Thursday night I worked up the drawing on the board. Slept 3 hrs and headed off to San Diego for Comic-Con

Sk8ology ISM:Gallery Aug. 23rd

The Dead Beatnik is dead honored to be part of another fine ISM project. The line up is killer. Be there or be square.

Works On Paper @ ChimMaya Feb 24th-March 22nd