I am not ashamed to admit that pop culture plays a significant role in my artwork. I know a number of artists who have rejected the idea of painting pop culture references, but I truly enjoy it. For me, it is not just a way of paying tribute to my favorite fandoms, but an opportunity […]
Read more "Marvel"“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”"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"New Art Week continues with this cute little guy, “Ootori-Sama.” Ootori-Sama is a minor character in Hayao Miyazaki’s epic film, “Spirited Away,” and most aren’t really sure what kind of creature it is. Is it a duck? Is it a chicken? Is it even a bird? Regardless, he is one of the spirits who visits […]
Read more "Ootori-Sama"“New Art Week” continues with this fun little set of paintings inspired by one of my favorite shows – “Gravity Falls.” I know I have raved about this show in the past, but it really is a great show. Meant for kids, there are a number of inside jokes only adults will get. Plus, it […]
Read more "Gravity Falls"I am sharing new artwork every day this week and to kick things off, here is my piece inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s, “Princess Mononoke.” This film is exceptional in that it deals with the complexities of humans coexisting with nature while still pursuing technological progress. This painting is inspired by the mask worn by San, […]
Read more "“Mononoke”"I promised to showcase some of my recent spooky-themed work this week, but due to acceptance into a show, I’m going to delay those posts. In the meantime, here’s a new painting in a similar vein. I was thinking a lot about villains and the idea of monsters or a “big bad” like you see […]
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