“Weathering With You” is the sophomore effort of director Makoto Shinkai that is currently taking the world of animation by storm. This film will not only appeal to fans of the Studio Ghibli films produced by the esteemed living legend Hayao Miyazaki, but to anyone who appreciates animated film-making, whether hand-drawn or computer generated. Without […]
Read more "“Weathering With You”"Today I share the final two paintings I created for the 15 Squared Art Show currently on view at The Barefoot Spa in Orlando, FL. Sticking with my pop culture theme, I decided to paint Calcifer from “Howl’s Moving Castle” by Hayao Miyazaki and Baby Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2” by James […]
Read more "Opposites Attract"My painting of Dante from the Disney Pixar film “Coco” is currently residing at The Barefoot Spa as part of the 15 Squared Art Show. While he is an older piece, I decided to paint a couple of new feline friends to keep him company. In keeping with my pop culture theme, I painted Jiji […]
Read more "Feline Friends"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"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”"“Night Magic” is currently on display at City Arts Factory in Downtown Orlando, FL as part of their “Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory” shows. I am very pleased with the final result because it started as a completely different painting! When I have an idea for a painting, I typically do a sketch […]
Read more "“Night Magic”"I am gearing up for the holidays by painting an assortment of smaller pieces perfect for gift-giving. Artwork makes a wonderfully unique and personal gift and it helps support artists, not corporations. I encourage you to seek out the artists in your area and consider buying from them this holiday season instead of big box […]
Read more "Solo “Soot Sprite”"These little paintings measure 4” x 4” each and are, of course, continuing my fascination with the films of Hayao Miyazaki. “Tree Spirit” depicts one of the many tiny spirits who live in the forest in the film, “Princess Mononoke.” They are indicators of a happy, healthy and thriving environment. As the forest is destroyed, […]
Read more "Tree Spirit & No-Face"One week from today, the 2nd Annual Wine Box Art Show kicks off the silent auction phase of the fundraising at Quantum Leap Winery! ALL money raised at this event goes directly to the Zebra Coalition, a phenomenal organization that helps the LGBTQ youth in our community. Here’s another sneak peek at the wine box […]
Read more "Sneak Peek"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 […]
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