“Mushu” is the companion piece to the “Figment” painting I shared a few blog posts ago. While “Figment” has already sold, “Mushu” is currently on view at Thai Purple Orchid Cafe and Grocery in Orlando, FL. It is included in their current art show, “Dragons and Geishas Theater,” which will be on view through January […]
Read more "“Mushu”"This painting was intended for an art show titled “Dragons and Geishas.” However, he sold before I could deliver him to the curator. In the art world, that is called a “good problem!” Regardless, he has a buddy painting – “Mushu” – that will be delivered to the curator on Friday. I’ll post an image […]
Read more "“Figment”"I’m keeping New Art Week rolling with this lil’ guy inspired by the highly debated Porgs in the upcoming Star Wars film, “The Last Jedi.” The film won’t be released until next month and the presence of Porgs in early marketing (children’s books, plush, the film’s most recent trailer, a photo in Entertainment Weekly, etc.) […]
Read more "Porg"With the looming threat of Hurricane Irma, today seems like the perfect day to share this painting. Simply titled “Nausicaa,” this piece is inspired by Miyazaki’s film “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.” Miyazaki’s films always have environmental themes that emphasize how important it is for humans to live with and to protect the […]
Read more "Nausicaa"Expressing yourself through art can be very therapeutic. I would admit that most of my paintings are cute and colorful and sweet and humorous, but sometimes cute doesn’t cut it. Sometimes it feels good to attack the canvas with your hands covered in paint or with nontraditional art tools like wire brushes. The second piece […]
Read more "“Art Therapy” Part 2"While I continue working my way through all the Studio Ghibli films, please enjoy yet another Totoro painting. I can assure you it won’t be the last! Painting Totoros has given me a sense of peace during these troubled times. He comforts me the same way he comforted Mei and Satsuki and I am so […]
Read more "Totoro Among the Flowers"As I may have mentioned in a previous post… I LOVE The Muppets. I was fortunate enough to have four of my Muppet paintings included in a puppet-themed art show a few years ago here in Orlando, FL. This one features my favorite Muppet (aside from Kermit, of course) – Beaker – and is titled […]
Read more "Beaker"This is a painting I did over the summer for a show titled “Go with the Flow.” It wasn’t accepted, but I love how it turned out. I wanted to explore the idea of merging the symbol for the astrological sign Pisces (two fish) and the Yin and Yang. Instead of the traditional black and […]
Read more "Pisces"“Neil Makes Me a Tree” is a painting I completed last year (2016) for a Stardust-themed art show at God’s and Monsters here on Orlando, FL. This piece is significant to me for a few reasons and I’ll do my best to explain. Besides the fact that it is the largest painting I’ve ever created […]
Read more "“Neil Makes Me a Tree”"I love the Soot Sprites from the Studio Ghibli films! So much so, that I decided they should have their own little painting. This one is inspired by the scene in “Spirited Away” in which the Soot Sprites are carrying colorful star-shaped candies. The Soot Sprites bring a comedic element to the Miyazaki films and […]
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