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Artwork: Wolf & the Crescent Moon

January 1, 2018February 13, 2018

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This Wolf illustration is inspired by the magick and folklore of Wiccans and Native Americans, where wolves represent strength and courage. I went back to basics with this almost-monotone illustration, but included highlight colors for the eyes (silver blue for the “spirit wolf”) and the crescent moon. I also incorporated my detailed patterning in the background, inspired by the intricate designs of old Chinese paper-cutting creations and zentangle images.

Artwork: Sugar Skull Wreath Design and Tshirt

December 23, 2017January 15, 2018

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Christmas Day of the Dead Skull Wreath design combines my love of skulls with Day of the Dead in full holiday fashion. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Eat lots and party hearty!!!

In case you are interested, this design is now a tee shirt. Without the holiday design elements, this shirt can be worn year-round! 🙂 View it HERE on Redbubble

Artwork: Happy Holidays! Christmas Emblem, Deer and Candy Cane Swords Design

December 23, 2017December 23, 2017

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Happy Holidays! Felt inspired to create this emblem: candy canes as swords with prancing deer and snowflakes floating in the wind 🙂

Photo: Interior Columns in the Amber Fort, India

December 10, 2017

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Photo: Sunlight and Buildings through San Francisco Fog

December 10, 2017

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Artwork: Cuban Dreams, Havana

December 6, 2017December 10, 2017

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The “Cuban Dreams, Havana” art print was inspired by my trip to Cuba, where beautifully-restored cars rolled down the streets amidst stunning Spanish architecture, mainly in the “Old Havana” district. The car featured here is a vintage blue 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

The print is available on Etsy HERE

Artwork: Underwater Sea Skull

October 11, 2017

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This underwater “Sea Skull” artwork infuses some of the fanciful creatures of the deep ocean with a decorative bent: seahorse skeletons, shells, coral and jellyfish tentacles. I didn’t want to go overboard with color; rather, wanted to highlight the details. Creating decorative skulls is really fun; perhaps I’ll explore glowing eyes in another piece 🙂

Artwork: Macabre Roses

October 11, 2017

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“Macabre Roses” was inspired by the old bookplate designs of the Arts & Crafts Era and the Art Nouveau periods. Although ram skulls are incorporated into the piece, they take a backseat to the bevy of roses. This piece has a gothic romanticism to it, where skulls are not a thing of horror, but simply a part of life.

The piece was created initially with pen and graphite, then scanned, digitally colored, with custom textures created and incorporated into the background.

Artwork: Bone Decor

October 11, 2017

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“Bone Decor” was a new piece that was created with the Chillin Productions art show in mind. It is more of a decorative, non-narrative piece with a collage of different elements–bones, flowers and a snake skeleton. The shape of the piece mimics that of the human anatomy, with the ribcage and colorbone. I want the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the organic osteological forms and not get distracted by the horrific notion of death. The lily flowers were incorporated to compliment the theme.

Travel Photos: Cuba

October 11, 2017December 7, 2017

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Here is my full photo album on SMUGMUG HERE

Beautiful Cuban Smiles, Street Portraits

Havana, Vintage Ride in Revolution Square

Havana, Las Terrazas, Santiago

Blue Vintage Car in Cojimar

Cuba!!! Rich in passion, culture, vibrancy and art.

I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to see the lovely architecture of Old Havana with the amazing vintage cars driving by. In the evening, I caught a Cuban jazz show with the Buena Vista Social Club 🙂

Local Afro-Cuban music and dance performance

Stunning sculpture at the Columbus Cemetary

On a tropically rainy day, I visited the Colon (Columbus) Cemetary and learned more of Santeria (Way of the Saints). Local legend at the cemetary: “La Milagrosa”, or Amelia, a local woman who died in childbirth along with her child, was visited everyday by her heart-broken husband, knocked on the tomb to console himself, believing she was only asleep. Years later, her body was exhumed (for reburial) and witnesses claimed that her body remained intact and her body position moved, holding her child in her arms rather than sleeping solo on her back–Amelia then became a symbol of hope and love. Every day, locals visit her grave and ask for blessings/ wishes, while decorating her site with flowers and gifts, continuing on this unique tradition.

Quiet town of Las Terrazas

Las Terrazas had a quiet beauty, with lush green surroundings and a taste of the small town life. Along the way, I met a few Cuban artists and visited their studios.

Cojimar: Grungy Coolness

Cojimar was where Hemingway wrote his famous literary masterpieces. The town has a distinct seafarer personality, with the architecture and decor reflecting the romantic carefree attitude.

Mantanzas, Varadero

Veradero was an exquisite beach paradise, though seemed very exclusive.

Santiago: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

Santiago: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Interior

Santiago: San Pedro de la Roca Castle Fortress

Several months later, I came back to Cuba on my way to help out in the Dominican Republic, and passed through Santiago, saw the San Pedro de la Roca Castle, a mighty UNESCO fortress, and the lovely Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in the downtown area. Pride and passion of the Cuban people seeps into all facets of life.

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