Paint Pens in Purses Emo Valentines

This week, I'm lucky enough to be featured along with some of the other Paint Pens in Purses gals in the Boston Phoenix. We made emo-themed valentines for their "100 Top Emo Songs" Valentine's Day issue. You should pick up a copy!! :)

Let's Grow Old and Fat Together : Flux-boston.com

I didn't realize until now that one of my pieces had made it onto this site! What a nice surprise - thanks Flux!

For a series of clip-out valentines available in the Boston Phoenix this past Valentine's Day, created by lovely ladies Paint Pens in Purses.

The rest of the valentines are located here!


And the Paint Pens in Purses Book release show was also mentioned here!

Boston Phoenix : Rapture Pets comics

Pick up a copy of the Boston Phoenix today!! I have illustrations in it with cute animals living in the torturous hell that is Earth after the Rapture. SO kawaii!

More about the Rapture at the Boston Phoenix website.

Jellofish + Ghost Bunny Pirates

Jellofish & The Legend of the Pirate Rabbits, 11" x 14" Pencil

Basically my most brilliant drawing ever. I'm going to turn it into a big painting - still considering whether or not I want it to be lit by daylight or have everything glowing like at the deep depths of the ocean. Opinions?


Aside from that, I have work in the Boston Phoenix this week! 10 illustrations - my largest editorial endeavor so far. Also, if you read the "Failure" comic strip by the incredible Karl Stevens, I totally took the picture of him with the geese in this week's issue. Look at his amazing shit! He has a show coming up this month at the Carroll and Sons gallery in South Boston.

Wilnar, 4" x 5" Ballpoint Pen

Also, another little sketch that I did this week - soon to be another painting. I'm feeling inundated by freelancing and need to keep creating my own pieces to stay sane. It's what keeps me breathing during rough weeks like these.

Update!

Hey there, kidlings. I've been very busy lately! I moved into my new apartment in Jamaica Plain (with lots of help from the Jared) and am now officially set up for living. So expect new work from me! I'm currently working on a painting with cat ghosts and cookies and whatnot. Also, to further exemplify my nerd-dom, I officially have two monitors running side by side, a 15" and a 23" to do my work on. Ooh yeah.

Also! I have a new Pheonix sub-cover (the big story cover on the inside) coming out this Wednesday, so if you're anywhere in the northeastern area, pick up a copy!

Aside from that, I'm revamping my entire portfolio and getting myself in check. Professional time = now.

Phoenix Cover and Other Lovely Things

Hey guys, I haven't been around for a bit. I was visiting the wonderful Jared Flynn up in Maine. I had the best time ever!!! <3 He's fantastic. :)

This past week, I was on the cover of the Boston, Providence, and Portland Phoenix. I've gotten a lot of comments about my work, and I'm really happy to have gotten the chance to do another cover. It's a little more racy than the rest of my portfolio, but that's cool with me! It gets people talking. ;)

Tomorrow night is also the Artist's Talk for the Space 242 show. Andy Fish, Veronica Hebard, Lindsay Small and I will be talking about our processes for our art and answering questions. Visit www.space242.com for more details and to RSVP! Hope to see you there!

Aside from that, I'm getting ready for my Pet Monsters Show at 1301 Boylston Street on August 7th. I have to make a bunch of paintings asap! Yikes! But it's going to rock! I'm really looking forward to it. I'm planning on putting this piece in:

I also still have paintings available for sale in my last post here. I'm
also available for custom work as well!
(Those kitty paintings went quick!)

Finished Phoenix covers

Finished these two nights ago, but I wanted to leave you in SUSPENSE.


Heading for approval now, they'll be on the cover of an upcoming issue of the Phoenix, running in Providence, RI, Boston, MA, and Portland, ME. So look out for it!



Other than that, working on my Speakerdog (about 75% done), which I'll post soon! I'm hoping to assemble him after he's done.

Also! Bought a new bike last night! Behold!!! Her name is Behemoth.


You can see the back of Momo's pretty head!

Phoenix color comps

Hey guys, just wanted to do a little update to show you what I've been doing for the Phoenix. The cover I'm working on is for their "Silencing Free Speech" issue, and I was lucky enough to have a lot of freedom in this issue. After all, how can you censor the free speech cover? ;)

The first one is probably the color scheme we're going with, but I'm doing the first and second ones just in case. Sorry, third comp, you didn't make the cut. Better luck next time!

Thanks again to Kevin and Kristen at the Phoenix for the opportunity - next update with finished artwork, then with the cover! Hooray! It'll be running from Providence, RI to Boston, MA and Portland, ME, so Jared can pick up a copy, too! Look out for it!



Other than that, I've been relaxing and ordering things online (such as awesome taxidermy mounts to paint on) and POSSIBLY a neon pink bike that I'm PRAYING is still available. ALSO hoping to get my first tattoo on July 27th. <3 I can't wait!

Off to finish my work! Bye bye!