Día de los Muertos @ ChimMaya

I'll be at ChimMaya Gallery
5283 east Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles Ca 90022
Sunday, Oct 9th, 3-7pm
for the Opening of their annual "Día de los Muertos" exhibit.

RIP Steve Jobs

I learned of Steve Jobs passing as I was preparing pieces for Día de los Muertos. So much of what I do each and everyday is made possible by his innovations. This piece is by way of a humble thanks and admiration.

Charlie's Angel

Here is the final piece for the Surfside Artillery Group Show. The opening last night was great fun. Lots of great art, food & folks. Thanks to all the hard workin' cats that made it possible.

Descansa en paz, Farrah

Here's the sketch for one of the pieces I'm doing for the Surfside Artillery Show. A "Dia De Los Muertos" tribute to Farrah. Descansa en paz, Angelita.

Originally painted for the Art On Record show in NY, "The Hip Bone : Swingin' From The Hip" ( Acrylic on Vinyl) recently made appearance at the Monrovia Traditional Music Gathering along with a smattering of groovalicious offerings from the Dead Beatnik.

"The Hip Bone : Swingin' From the Hip" - in progress

"The Hip Bone : Swingin' From the Hip" Acrylic on Vinyl- in progress

Color Sketch for Planes,Trains & Automobiles @ Route 66 Gallery, Monrovia 03/05/09

Here is the color sketch for "Death On The Highway".

descansa en paz don Ricardo

Ricardo Montalban brought such elegance and dignity to everything he did, professionally and privately, he serves as an example to us all. His grace and generosity will be missed.

Merry Christmas, Bettie. Descanse en paz.

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

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.