Pool Party

I meant to post these about a month ago, but the heat of summer and a many other distracting things kept me from updating. The first painting is a gouache painting done for benefit show earlier in July. The drawing below was drawn from a pool within a geodesic dome in Joshua Tree.

Upon Closer Examination

Here's a little booklet or mini comic (I'm not really sure what to call it) I collaborated on with my brother Jacob. I hope you enjoy this little piece and look out for further collaborations like this in the future.

Greasy Spoon

Here are a few pieces I did recently inspired by the interesting and perilous environment of the restaurant.

Back and forth, but mostly forth.

Here are a few drawings for you viewing pleasure. One is a painting of a lovely lady playing one of my favorite instruments the ukulele. The other is a little sketch I did at a cafe on Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park.

Monster Party Book Cover

I had the pleasure of working with Small Desk Press again on their most recent book Monster Party by Lizzy Acker for which I designed and illustrated the cover. This was a blast to design for. You can order yourself a copy of the book at www.smalldeskpress.com

Alejandro Inarritu : Nylon Guys

Here's a portrait of director Alejandro Inarritu for this months Nylon Guy's magazine. Alejandro directed movies Babel, Amorres Perros and 21 grams and is coming out with a new crime thriller Biutiful set to come out this next year. Alejandro's movies have a gritty melancholy to them that I wanted to capture in this portrait. Thanks to Art Director Alexander Chow.

Happy Haloweenie

With this piece I wanted to explore the possibility of monsters out of the job after the Halloween holiday.

Underground Flier

Here's a recent club flier that I collaborated with graphic designer Nicolette Vilar.

Some sketchbookery

Play Boy Jazz Festival Illustration

I had the pleasure to contribute to Play Boy's Annual Jazz Festival Magazine. This is a portrait of Jazz Singer Kurt Elling. Thanks to Art Director Fred Fehlau.