Sharks Keep Moving

The Great Hammerhead
acrylic on panel 8"X10"



still haven't mastered the art of color correction, this scan came out a little too de saturated for my liking. fuck it, one day ill have people doing this bullshit for me. alright no more sharks for a lil bit. upcoming- Cartoon Network, Comic Book Pin Ups, East meets West Show.

First Light Sharks Come Cruising

Came down to the wire on getting this done. 2nd of two to be sent out to CO for next weeks show (see last post) 2nd biggest painting Ive ever done. Hope they dig it out there.



Little about the scene had changed since the great fish swam in the age of reptiles

acrylic on panel 18" X 24"

Mile High and Rising

sending some work out west to a show in Denver CO put on by High Five and my bro Ryan S Resch, if your out that way on Feb 5th of February swing by, music art and booze, good dudes and plenty o' home grown western gals to party with.

Edward Hopper House Annual Members Expo

Annual Members' Exhibit and Sale Opening Reception this Sunday

January 16-February 7, 2010

Opening reception January 17, 2-5 pm

An eclectic display of talent and creativity by members of Hopper House.

-Myself and about 100 other artists


Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

Gallery hours are 1 to 5 PM Thursday - Sunday. For more information, call 845-358-0774

e-mail info@hopperhouse.org; or visit our website hopperhouse.org

...and those black eyes roll over white

First post of 2010. This fella needs no introduction. I painted this for an upcoming show in Denver Colorado, next month and more is on the way. I told my friend Ryan who is putting the show together that I was thinking about doing a few shark pieces and he said he thought it was a good idea, that people out there would definitely be into it because there is no ocean out there. It didn't hit me until a bit later that I remembered Colorado was once covered by a body of water called the interior sea something like 85 million years ago swam giant clams, squid, ammonites, numerous sharks and bony fish, turtles, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs , Pteranodons and even several species of marine birds, untill the Rocky Mountains were pushed up from the bottom and the waterway began to shrink and close. So this series is going to make perfect sense out there. So I should get one more done at least I have 2 weeks, hopefully 2 more done.



Sea King acrylic on panel 10" X 20"

In certain tribes on the islands of Papua New Guinea they believe the shark was the first fish created by god in the sea to rule over all other fishes. When certain "shark callers" bang rattles made of coconut shells in the water and sing from their wooden canoes, god told the shark to go to them for they are holy men. The shark is then killed and eaten by the tribe.



interior sea picture

oceansofkansas

Christmas come early

cant ask for something better then this

More Fuel for the Furnace

Just wanted to drop a final post for 2009 and thank everyone for making 2009 my most productive and most excellent year so far. I've doubled my out put mostly due in part to my good friends in The Autumn Society . I would especially like to thank Joe Game and Brave New Worlds Comics for including me in so many great shows this year, my friends the Hiemer bros for your support, and most importantly my family, my mom I couldn't do it without you, love you guys. Also Ryan out in CO your always motivating me and staying positive about the future. Phil your my brother your support means everything to me, hooking me up with all the awesome bands you bang drums with. Lauren and Brian over at Elle Bee you gave it a great run and will do even greater things in the future don't give up. Julianna and All By Hand thanks for selling my stuff you have a great shop and I hope you stay open and keep supporting your friends and I will continue to support you. People who buy my stuff on Etsy from across the world thank you sooo much, your purchases are well appreciated.

Ill be taking a break a break till 2010 So many great things planned, already have 3 shows lined up and Im sure many more will come my way. I have so many ideas and projects I will be working on so I hope you keep checking back.

U Arts you are so lame for not including me in your Alumni show, I cant say enough how aggravated I am at that, and your decision. Congratulation to my friends who will be included, but just know one day you'll be blowing me just to mention the fact that I graduated from your department. I didn't get respect when I went there and I guess you guys still aren't feeling my work but plenty of people do and that's whats important to me. Ill still do what I do and not follow any corny illustration trends. If anything you've motivated me to work even harder. Tom Leonard your the only real dude over there, there is a piece of you in every thing I paint.

One final shout to Bonnie, for your insanely excellent cooking, friendship and custom Doom Robes. First piece of 2010 is dedicated to you.



see you 2010
Let there be DOOM

An Albatross

"Built to glide at high speed, an albatross masters the wind to spend most of its life aloft at sea"



Albatross 9" X 12" acrylic on panel

Abraham Sapian

My piece for the Hellboy the upcoming show at Brave New Worlds Comics, I wanted to do Abe Sapian, Hellboy's fish like companion. I wanted to up the bar in the action department, and possibly add a little gore which I haven't done before. I figured since Hellboy is classified as horror I could get away with it. I wanted to have Abe battle some ocean terror, anything besides a squid pretty much since I knew there would be a ton of pieces with tentacles, and I wound up using a Goblin Shark because they are a natural sea monster and I've had sharks on the brain lately. Mignola already did all the hard work by making this guy up so I just had to put my take on him. I Felt I did it justice.




Abe Sapian acrylic on panel 11" X 14"

The Conquer Worm

official Hellboy Show poster



by peter wonsowski and justin grey
really great promo
please share

some pieces are rolling in for a preview over at The Autumn Society of Philadelphia blog so have a look

Seed of Destruction

Please come out and join myself and fellow Autumn Society of Philadelphia Members for our last show of 2009, a homage to one of the greatest comics ever published, Mike Mignola's Hellboy. A collection of Hellboy inspired artwork celebrating the comics 12th year anniversary, at Brave New World's Comics in Olde City Philadelphia Friday December 4th from 6-8 PM. I couldn't be happier to be a part of this, to pay tribute to one of the greatest storytellers and artists in comics today. So come through and help us wrap up an incredible year, with a such a talented group of artists.



*my contribution to be posted soon

Champ

A portrait of Champ, beloved pal of my good friends mother.


Champ 11" X 14" acrylic on hardboard

The Sea Witch

The Clipper Ship Sea Witch, the fastest clipper to ever set sail. A commission from a fellow ship lover. Was one of the more challenging things I've ever done, but am very pleased with the turnout. It seemed very overwhelming at first. I cant vouch for every rigging, but I tried to be as accurate as possible, while also trying to produce a dramatic picture. Hopefully as I do more ship paintings Ill learn more about what is what and be able to produce paintings with more accuracy.


The Sea Witch acrylic on panel 11" X 14"

sidenote*
The holiday season is fast approaching and I am now taking orders on private commissions. Or you can visit my store
here

What is a Ghost?

¿Qué es un fantasma
acrylic on panel 11"X14"
for the Día de los Muertos show @ Proximity Gallery this Friday in Fishtown

"Proximity is a new gallery that opened on July 13th, 2008 in the heart of Fishtown. We are very excited to provide a space for established and emerging local artists to express themselves without concern for specific genre or medium. We hope to enrich the community by exhibiting work that reflects, stimulates and challenges cultural, social and individual values. Proximity understands the importance of promoting art in our community, and we are excited to be offering a unique gallery experience."


Check our blog for the latest news and upcoming events.

www.proximityart.com

Hours:

Friday, Saturday: 1pm - 4pm

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: by appointment

the funeral is about to begin

For Immediate Release
Dia De Los Muertos
The Autumn Society
Opening Reception October 2, 2009 6pm-9pm

Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin St.
Philadelphia PA 19125
www.proximityart.com
www.myspace.com/proximityart
267.825.2949
Hours: Fri. and Sat. 1pm-4pm
Always by appointment

This October 2nd between 6pm-9pm, Proximity Gallery has a show that is sure to get your blood pumping. Yes, the rumors are true. Proximity Gallery is hosting The Autumn Society's last gallery event of 2009, "Dia De Los Muertos"


This show will consist of 40+ pieces of art from the Autumn Society's finest artists, each interpreting "Dia de los Muertos" in their own unique style. "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead), is typically a Mexican celebrated holiday, in which families bring offerings (such as food and mementos) to remember and celebrate their loved ones that have passed away. These artists have captured the spirit of this holiday. We suggest you come out and celebrate this First Friday, October 2nd 2009, for some fantastic original artwork, perhaps a mariachi band, and some sugar skulls!


"According to popular belief, the deceased have divine permission to visit friends and relatives on earth, and to share the pleasures of the living."- Chloe Sayer, Mexico: The Day of the Dead: An Anthology


A brief history of the Autumn Society Established in 2006, the Autumn Society is a group of illustrators that started in Philadelphia and is now branching out worldwide. Comprised of over 200 members, the Autumn Society's goal is to share their artwork and other projects online, and to give exposure to local and emerging artists. They also publish zines, exhibit at comic conventions, and create group exhibitions for art galleries around the nation. Recently, the Autumn Society has gathered a lot of media buzz and is taking the Philadelphia art scene by storm.

Take a sneak peek by clicking the following link: http://theautumnsociety.blogspot.com/search/label/dia%20de%20los%20muertos

process IV finish

Paying Respects to the Hunter (triptych)
acrylic on panel 8" X 10" each
Here is the finishes. Would have liked to spend some more time with them but the show hanging is tomorrow and I'm exhausted. Only thing left to do is Varnish and frame. This show was sorta sprung on me so I didn't have much time for new work especially since 80% of my stuff is up at Triumph still. When a friend wants to include me in their show I don't want to give them any old bullshit that is sitting around my house that was used for other shows or something else. I want to put out something new to give people more incentive to come to that particular show. No one wants to keep seeing the same thing, I know I don't. So I deprived myself of sleep this week and came up with something I'm satisfied with and hope Eric is pleased with my contribution to his show. Of course I see things I would like to spend some more time on but time wont allow it. Hope to see you there.

this bison got pissed and lunged at me a minute later this photo was taken, i almost pissed my pants

process III

sketch for third part of the series.

process II

This is after 3 sittings. With acrylic i start from dark to light. Starting out using only black and burnt umber then adding colors to my palette as I go. With Oils i start the same only after the under drawing in black and umber I block in the lights the mix darker.

process I

After seeking out tons of reference, i wil narrow it down to 3-4 good pieces then do the initial drawings on tracing paper. I spray the drawings with workable fixitive, then rub a soft pencil on back either a 5 or 6b. I place the tracing over a pre gesso'd board. This time since the Bisons coat is an earthy tone I use a mixture of a mixed combinition of white, burnt umber and some yellow. I then use a hard pencil preferably an H to draw over the sketch to transfer.

now its time to start painting

Once more again

New flier for the show this upcoming Wednesday. Talk of Free tees and watches? Im stoked. Myself along w/ Eric Jordan, KAMILAH BENJAMIN, Joseph Game, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Philip Pilgrim, Ramulas Burgess and more!

www.fludwatches.com
www.rocksmithtokyo.com

Dont know if they'll be giving away this one but just a sample.



Put on your freshest pair of British Walkers