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In The Studio 4
After an awkward and disconcerting hiatus from regular painting while my new studio space was being built and furnished, I’ve been...
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Feb 24, 20151 min read
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On The Road 8: Bolivian adventures and a Diablada Mask
Here’s a poster commission I completed last year that got lost in the shuffle and forgotten about: I attempted to utilize a much looser...
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Jan 25, 20151 min read
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Perception of Being Recap
Last night was the opening reception at Mindzai Creative for my new painting series, and so today I’ve posted all 20 pieces to my...
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Nov 22, 20143 min read
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Perception Of Being
This week I’m making the final preparations for my exhibition of new paintings in my current home of Austin, Texas, getting everything...
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Nov 16, 20143 min read
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The 13th Hour Group Show
This past month I’ve had the honor of my painting Sacrament (Vanitas) being on display at Last Rites Galleryin NYC, as part of their...
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Nov 2, 20141 min read
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In Review 2: Forever Losing Sleep
Indie rock band Forever Losing Sleep recently released a new album titled I Lost Myself Again, which features one of my photographs as...
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Oct 28, 20141 min read
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On Modern Art
This cartoon, like all of the very best political cartoons, speaks volumes with so little. Hilarious commentary on modern art and the...
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Oct 8, 20141 min read
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Time: Tattoo Art Today
For the past few months I’ve had a painting hanging in a groundbreaking exhibit at Somerset House in London, showcasing the fine art of...
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Sep 30, 20141 min read
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Notes & Advice 9
“If you wish to make certain your painting will succeed, a minimum of three things must come from you–and only you. The first thing is...
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Jul 15, 20142 min read
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Daily Rituals & Creative Routines
This year I’ve been picking my way through the book Daily Rituals: How Artists Work in little bits and pieces and being thoroughly...
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Jun 5, 20141 min read
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