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My new Studio in the Mission at The Farm! Working on some fun projects! My studio is way too small, but I can make due. #onwardsandupwards #artstudio #creativespace #creator #sanfrancisco #artspace #horror #darkart #darkartists #casting #molding #skull #newstudio #clown #circus #artsupplies #artistsofinstagram
Today was a fun and amazing day. A summation of a lot of people’s hard work, the opening of a brand new terminal to bring people directly into the city more easily, and a celebration of creativity overall. Feeling lucky nowadays to be in such a place, with amazing artists, supporters and the best people ever, especially Sonia. Thanks to everyone. Y’all rock. #murals @salesforcetransitcenter #grandopening #downtownsf #sanfrancisco #transit #cityofsanfrancisco #art #muralpainting #streetart #publictransport
Here it is! @paulmadonnastudio 's mural design that @sonialeticia and I painted over the span of 6 days, alongside a ton of other artists with 37 other murals being installed. The timelapse (check out my FB artist page) video is a combined total of almost 60 hours worth of footage. The mural, in its entirety is almost 40 feet long and 7 feet tall. In the video, you'll see some of the challenges we faced, and why it took longer than originally expected. Paul's work is extremely stylized, which is quite difficult to emulate on a small scale, let alone a mural. We had to simplify some things, and make some tough decisions on what to spend significant time on, and what to paint through quickly. Believe me, if I had another 5 days on this mural, I could have made it even better. As it stood, we were already over the allotted time to complete it 😩 I would like to thank Paul for trusting that I could execute such an enormous project on his behalf, @artspansf for leading such a huge and impactful series of murals in downtown SF, Sonia Leticia for being my #1 always and kicking serious ass on this project (of which I couldn't have done without her), @meg_popo , @anniewalkerart and Dawn Leigh Evinger for assisting in painting/prep work, @snopekallison , Claudio Talavera-Ballon and others for dealing with me when I was frustrated and @giftprolific for bringing us munchies and Advil. I hope everyone will consider stopping by tomorrow (8/11) for the Block Party at the brand new Salesforce Transit Center from 12-4 for entertainment, live painting, food trucks and to see all of the new murals! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/268632963730076/ #mural #streetart #design #penandink #ink #sepia @salesforcetransitcenter #art #sfartist #muralist #acrylic #painting #panoramic #artsales #freelanceartist
Check out Loved To Death’s new website, under their “art” section, and you may see some familiar hearts! 😜 www.lovedtodeath.com #sculptures #heart #lovedtodeath @lovedtodeath #darkart #darkartists #horror #macabre #gothic #casting #molding #handmade
I was invited to be interviewed on the AWESOME podcast Freaky Fandoms with host @mrandrewhawkins , where we talked about everything from my influences, interactive art shows, Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, dark art, modern cinema and tons more! I am truly thankful for such a supportive artistic and creative community, where we can all come together through what we love to do and discuss our Freaky Fandoms! Thanks again Andrew! Find this episode and past episodes (they have some fantastic ones, give it a listen on SoundCloud or your podcast platform of choice! #podcasts #interviews #artistinterviews #horror #cinema #frankfrazetta #fantasy #hrgiger #ouija #darkart #darkartsociety @freakyfandomspc #halloween
With two of my friends and collectors @a_youngs_photography and @cullen6579 who got these two one-of-a-kind hand embellished prints, created by @diannehoffmanart and I for our artist talk. If you didn’t get yours today, the rest of them will be at @artattacksf until the end of the exhibit (July 29th)! #exhibition #artopening #artcollector #sanfrancisco #sfart #sfartscene #ouija #ouijaboard #darkart #oilpainting #artisttalk
“Ancestral Offering” 2018 Oil on Masonite 34 x 21.5 x 2 in Framed This original is available at the link in my bio! Also have limited edition (20) Torchon watercolor prints. More on this piece: The number 4 is considered an unlucky number in Chinese because it is nearly homophonous to the word "death.” Thus, some buildings in East Asia omit floors and room numbers containing 4, similar to the Western practice of some buildings not having a 13th floor because 13 is considered unlucky. In Chinese culture, the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is called Ghost Day and the seventh month is regarded as the Ghost Month, in which ghosts and spirits, including those of the deceased ancestors, come out from the lower realm. Activities during the month would include preparing ritualistic food offerings, burning incense, and burning joss paper, a papier-mâché form of material items such as clothes, gold and other fine goods for the visiting spirits of the ancestors. Respect for your ancestors is commonplace by visiting and sweeping their graves. The Joss paper is burned so those ancestors have enough, and are taken care of, in the afterlife. #superstitious #superstitions #chinese #chinesesuperstition #josspaper #graveyard #darkart #darkartists #darkartsociety #moonlight #cemetery #sweep #sanfrancisco #sfartists #ancestors #honor
“The Gift of Grievance” 2018 Oil on Masonite Link in bio for purchase and prints! More information on this artwork: The superstition of opening an umbrella indoors spans across many cultures. While the origin is not completely agreed upon, some say it can be traced back to the Egyptians. Umbrellas were used mainly in Egypt to protect (mostly nobility or religious leaders) from the heat of the sun, not the rain, and were thought to ward off spirits who may do them harm. To open one inside or even in the shade would offend the Sun God. In Bulgarian culture, the only time to collect an even number of flowers is when you attend a funeral. And shoes placed on a table symbolize the death of a loved one, and can also be associated with contamination. #darkartists #darkartsociety #sanfrancisco #artexhibition #oilpainting #beautifulbizarremagazine #beautifulbizarre @artattacksf #umbrella #superstitions #superstitious #unlucky #lucky #goodluckbadluck #fingerscrossed #bulgariansuperstitions #bulgaria #portraits #womenportraits
"The Visitors" 2018 Oil on Masonite, Framed 21 x 36 x 2 in This painting is available for sale. Link in bio! More about this Artwork: Yet again, the image of the black cat appears in folklore, cultural beliefs and superstitions. Although, this appearance is oddly specific. In Romanian culture, if a cat cleans itself in your hallway, you can expect visitors. That notion could send shivers down your spine, when coupled with the idea that the visitors may have nefarious intentions. And even further than that, it is believed that photographing three people together could have dire consequences for the person in the middle. The person in the middle is said to be the one to die first. For generations, it is also believed that a photograph will steal your soul. #superstitious #superstitions #blackcat #romanian #romania #badluck #photograph #stealingsouls #sanfrancisco #darkartsociety #oilpainting #darkart #artexhibition @artattacksf
From mine and @diannehoffmanart ‘s opening of “Superstitions” on Friday night! 📸 by @scottfinphotography ...If you missed it or can’t get enough, we have an artist talk on Sunday, July 22nd from 3:00-5:00 at @artattacksf !!! #superstitious #superstitions #goodluckbadluck #luck #lucky #artopening #artexhibition #exhibition #dualopening #sanfrancisco #sfart #sfartscene #ravens #raven #crow #birds #creepyart #darkart #darkartsociety #artisttalk