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This week I had a great shoot with Paper City Magazine for an upcoming article this year. The shoot was quick and easy.
Big thanks to Catherine @PaperCityCA and Sara @Kenektid PR!

 
 

I was finally able to stop by Avis Frank Gallery to take pics of my recent mural. I tried some new things with this painting that I liked and some things that I didn’t. I took a few videos during the process and I’m hoping to put something together once I find the time.

 

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 I recently received this rad gift from Houston artist, Coolidge. I finally found a place for it in my studio. You can find more Coolidge work here.
 

 

 

 

 The Menzingers is a band that I just can’t go a day without listening to. Blasting their music as I’m working is always a must. They are currently on tour and just played here in Houston over the weekend. I was able to put together a tube of poster design concepts together for the band and was able to give them to the guys before they left. I’m looking forward to working with these guys soon.

  

  

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Creating an art installation for FPSF had to be a fast process this year due to the very short deadline. I only had a couple days to come up with an idea and paint as fast as I could. I went through some old sketchbooks and used a familiar face from a past illustration. I was able to film a little of the process during the day I painted and put together this video.

 

Recently someone sent this really cool portrait of me in front of my mural at Lawndale Art Center. Painting at Lawndale was a fun experience and this is still one of my favorite pieces. Thanks D for the pic!
 

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MOPS’ NEW TRICK – Starring Maple Mops C. Rodriguez
 

 

Just like film and animation, music is something that I have always loved creating whenever I have the time. Expression through music is such a different experience than through art. Some days I prefer it. Thoughout the year I write about an album worth of songs and then I set time aside to record them all in December. I record all the instruments and vocals by myself here at home. I’ve been recording these albums for the past five years . Other than myself these songs are not heard by anyone. They are just something I have always done as a creative outlet. This year I decided that I may just put all the songs online for those who want to hear them.