Work the Angle

Back to The Main Inspiration

2010-03-10T14:42:00.000-08:00

New art? YES New tunes? YES

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Also I heard back from El Kartel and my custom Oakley's sold! Makes me feel good that I can paint something that someone would want to wear. If the person who bought them reads this, please send me a pic of you wearing them!

I'll have some more art and news within the next couple weeks.

Oakley Custom Sunglasses!

2010-02-22T10:07:00.000-08:00

Back to reality. The Olympics in Vancouver are insane! It became really apparent to me that I don't like huge crowds. Hate feeling like cattle.

The show was amazing and it was great to catch up with some of my extended Vancouver family! Here's the pics of my glasses!

El Kartel x Oakley x Olympics

2010-02-18T09:46:00.000-08:00

I normally try and stay away from huge crowds but I figure checking out the Winter Olympics in Vancouver is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So on Saturday I'm headed over on the ferry to go enter the insanity. I'll probably have to meditate on the ferry before hand so I can handle waiting in lines and being shoulder to shoulder with everyone.

The other reason I'm headed over is because of the show at El Kartel that I'm in. 40 different artists each painting a pair of Oakleys! Should be rad to see each artists different take on how their sunglasses should look. And as always I'm beyond excited to be showing with such amazing talent.

I'm loving these Dilla documentaries by Stussy

Waiting on #3!

In With That New New

2010-02-17T11:06:00.000-08:00

Man, time is moving way too fast. I recently have been laid off at my job and for the first time in awhile I have no idea what I'm going to do. It's a bit scary but in a way very refreshing. I always find a way to make things work and hopefully this'll be no different. If you have an amazing career idea for me let me know!!

It makes me think about my art career more though. I am trying to think of ways to make money with my art but keep true to my work. It's a tough balance.

Also I have a website on it's way. I want it done right and it may be awhile before it's 100% ready but it should be worth the wait.

Here's my other two pieces from the Compound show. The response from the three pieces I sent there have been amazing and lets me know I'm on the right track with my traditional work.

Maybe Lately. 9x12 inches. Ink, coffee, charcoal, chalk on watercolour paper

Leaving Town. 9x12 inches. Ink, coffee, charcoal, chalk on watercolour paper

Here's an image I was doing for Redef Records but the monthly releases have been put on hold. Hopefully I will be doing other work with them soon! Really respect Jnota and Damu and they're doing such quality work.

Thought it was time I did another mix! Here's the cover with the link below.

Haven't posted any music videos in a long time. I could watch music videos 24-7, even the bad ones.

Compound Show and Girly Girls

2010-01-27T11:51:00.000-08:00

Just slightly excited to be showing in Portland at Compound Gallery

Here's a preview of the work I'll be showing

As you can see above I've been adding more females into my work. Hopefully they will develop more.

And of course a mix to give you something to listen to while you spend your whole day looking at my art : P

2010 is Already Crazy!

2010-01-06T14:47:00.000-08:00

Phew, 2010 has already left me out of breath and running around like a mad man. I am really going to have to be on my toes this year and push myself way harder then I ever have. But I feel ready for it!

I recently did an interview with my good homie Tarah over at Wallfarmers.ca Make sure to check out all the other amazing interviews and features!

My show at Ayden Gallery has finally come and I'm just getting my bags packed for Friday evening. I can't wait to see some of my old Vancouver friends and meet some of the other amazing artists showing that night. Here's a reworking I did of the flyer image. This will be there for sale as a giclee print and I think it'll be about 45 inches.

Lonely Traveler

As I mentioned in my last post I am going be doing some exciting things with Redef Records and Damu the Fudgemunk. Check out their blog where they recently mentioned my interview!

Something I have been working on lately is doing more female images. There is a ton of roughs in my sketchbook but here's one I developed into a more finished look. Let me know if you're feeling it. It's been a challenge to work the girls in with my style.

Say Goodbye to What

Another thing I have been trying to bring into my work is doing some photo manipulation. Luckily I have a very talented photographer friend, Jennifer Kennedy who lets me rock over her photos. Hopefully I'll be doing some more of these because I find them a nice change of pace and can lead to so many different looks.

Here's a couple ink and watercolour pages from my moleskin.

Happy New Years!!! Hope 2010 is a positive one for you.

Catching UP

2009-12-19T16:49:00.000-08:00

It's been a minute since I've updated and that's just not acceptable! There have been tons of exciting news and projects coming up for me lately. And I'm quickly realizing that it's so important to have a good group of friends that have my back and push me to new heights. It truly blows my mind when I think about some of the support I've gotten recently.

Here is the flyer I designed for my first time showing at Ayden Gallery. It's a huge step for me and I can not wait to show there and catch up with my Vancouver people! It was nice to have the opportunity to do the flyer for all these amazing artists.

Another huge announcement for me has been the linking up with Damu the Fudgemunk's label called Redefinition Records! I'll be doing all sorts of art for their releases and hope to really build a relationship between the music and art. I'm a huge fan of Damu's music so this exactly the kind of thing I want to do with my art. There's a bit of info about it at The Find website.

I've done two more mixes over at 8track. These are bit more obscure and a little bit less hip hop based and show some of the different types of music I listen to(even though I'm a hip hop head most of the time).

Here's the images I used for the covers

Awhile back I took part in a group show at Billy's Bistro in Victoria. The theme was mafia and I did my take on Lucky Luciano. It was fun to do something with a different subject matter and it challenged me a bit.

And finally here a couple pics from the group show I did in Courtney. Thanks to Wallfarmers and Tarah!

I'll be back soon with some recent sketchbook scribbles.

Another Post?! With art this time!

2009-11-07T14:57:00.000-08:00

Here's some recent sketches to make up for the lack of new art here. There's a few things in these that are along the lines of where I want to take my art... maybe not there yet.

And now some beats to help your day out

Another Random Joint - Kev Brown from Humble Monarch on Vimeo.

Sene - WonLover Official Music Video produced by Blu from Brooklyn Sene on Vimeo.

Monthly Mix Series and Wallfarmers!

2009-11-05T10:39:00.000-08:00

Man, I'm so hyped right now on so many things! First I'm going to be doing a monthly mix that'll feature a special cover and have an assortment of the music that has influenced me to get busy in the sketchbook. Here's the first of the series...

I will be showing in this amazing show!!! It's a huge deal for me to be showing with these artists and working with Wallfarmers!

Also if you're in the Victoria area make sure to check out these amazing shows!

Jules Uno's Robot Army!

Shawn O'Keefe!

Chris Dobell and Moran Macually(poster design by me!)

GroundedTV

2009-10-13T23:51:00.000-07:00

Well here goes one of my first interviews thanks to the awesome people at GroundedTV It's a weird feeling to talk about my work but hopefully there's something in my answers that you'll get something out of. Let me know what you think!

Read the interview here

Trying New Things

2009-10-08T22:37:00.000-07:00

Not there yet but I think these two pieces are leading up to a new direction for my work. I'll let you know when it's there : P

Here's an amazing video and song from Mr J Medeiros(one of the artists that was on The Find Cover I illustrated)

And I've been super addicted to this song as well. Actually the whole album should be heard by everyone... super tight production. I swear local hip hop is so much better than they get credit for.

The Find Magazine

2009-10-06T13:49:00.001-07:00

If you're into quality music, art and interviews make sure to check out The Find Magazine's new site. I designed the header graphic for them as well as a cover for one of their past issues.

click on image for link

Here's the issue with my cover

Artwork and Some of My Favorite Jams

2009-09-30T20:45:00.000-07:00

Been busy with tons of small projects. But here is a few things I've been up to and a couple of my favorite music videos I've found on the ghetto called Myspace.

Grief78

The Man From Somewhere Else

Feathered Eyes

2009-09-07T22:05:00.001-07:00

Been busy with a couple projects lately... more on them soon. I managed to fit in a bit of time for these though.

Feathered Eyes

BK for Life

2009-08-31T15:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple shots of me and the love of my life, Brooklyn. She's a French Bulldog and probably the funniest dog I've ever met. BK always makes it hard to draw because she wants to be on my lap or chew shit on my foot.

Staying Home Tonight

2009-08-22T22:11:00.000-07:00

Staying home tonight and resisting the urge to throw down some liquid gold. Drawing and painting instead. Guess that's almost as good.

I like music videos. Especially Division East vids.

Basic & Messy

2009-08-13T20:49:00.000-07:00

Not sure about this one. Think I went to far into it without thinking about design enough.

Always into new Blue Scholars. Check for Angry Woebots doing his thing in it.

Like An Itch

2009-08-10T20:24:00.001-07:00

Feeling this lately

Drawing Soundtrack

2009-08-07T14:30:00.000-07:00

My current drawing soundtrack is provided by...

Slugabed

Dooley-O

Souleance

It Got Messy

2009-08-06T21:35:00.001-07:00

Keeping Busy

2009-08-04T18:47:00.001-07:00

This is what I do in the evenings...

Just Some of My Ideas

2009-08-03T16:48:00.000-07:00

Really appreciate the people/other artists that are checking out for my work...

Distortion in Everything

2009-07-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

As time goes on my art is getting more obscure but at the same time it's being simplified. I'm having an easier time laying down lines with confidence... which is something I've been working towards for awhile. It might not be what people want from me but it's what feels right.

I'm a huge fan of Exile(both him and Flying Lotus have been major influences for my work) and I was amazed that he did this video himself! Make sure to check out his work!!!

Expanding on Ideas

2009-07-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed creating these...

This has been on my itunes a bunch

Unfinished Thoughts

2009-07-22T21:26:00.001-07:00

I don't finish a lot of my ideas...

Dakota Commission

2009-07-04T10:22:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to do this portrait of Dakota, a Boxer Terrier Mix. It looks like I could get a lot of work doing these sort of portraits but that would leave no time to draw hip hop kids with big hands : P

Summer Solstice

2009-06-21T10:31:00.001-07:00

In order to celebrate the Summer I've linked up with Thirty Thirsty, Dust and Grooves, and Breaker Breaker. Make sure to enjoy the sound, sight and taste of this Summer!!

For my take on Summer Solstice I was thinking of a hot summer night with some Sangria and tunes provided by Thirty Thirsty!

Finished GDP and Sketches

2009-06-17T21:16:00.000-07:00

Here is what I have been keepin busy with for the past few weeks. I also have a couple other projects that are under raps for the next little bit... soon to be shown.

The Beatles Rockband Intro

2009-06-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

Sorry haven't been keeping this going strong lately. There is a bunch of projects and sketches that I'll be able to show very soon. But in the meantime watch this intro video for the new Rockband video game. This has amazing design and animation!

Done the Green now on to the Future!

2009-05-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Here's some pics from my last show at Sugar. The place was packed and it was awesome to get a complete different crowd of viewers. Thanks to Mike Roma for getting me involved!

Also I've been super inspired by these musicians lately...

Putting Pencil to Paper

2009-04-29T22:23:00.000-07:00

It's been nice to have a bit of time to get back into de ol' sketchbook. These are from the past couple days with lots more to come... both finished and rough. This weekend will be spent getting pieces ready for The Green Party on May 17th.

Also the crew at The Find magazine just released Issue 3! I did the cover for issue 2 but they've really stepped up on this issue as far as illustration duties. Check out my man Francis Vallejo He did some amazing illustrations for this issue. He kills it every time.

Next Show!

2009-04-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

Here's the flyer for my next show. My past two shows have been large group shows but this time it's just me and a photographer(an amazing one at that, Dean Azim) so I'm trying to have more pieces than ever before. Super stoked for it!!!

I also want to thank Jules, Degree and Mike for making me a part of these great events! Good creative people around me is always a nice thing.

I haven't been posting my sketches and rough work too much on the internet lately because I normally take these into finished pieces. I don't want to ruin the viewers experience by seeing the same image a couple times. At the same time my favorite thing to look at from other artists is their rough work so I'll try and put up something from time to time. Here's an image I'm working on for one of my favorite MCs, GDP
If you're into good obscure/creative hip hop make sure to check both him and his crew Division East out.

A New Start

2009-04-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

I needed to start a new blog to mark a new beginning in my art career. I will be posting new artwork, sketches and anything I find inspiring. Get at me to let me know what you think of my work or anything else I post. Respect!

Here's two pieces from my last group show, Plethora 2

Remember That Night

Flying High