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Photos & Inspiration: Pete Brandt, BMX Flatland

Pete Brandt 01

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Pete Brandt 03

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

While taking a photowalk in San Francisco, I stumbled upon the very talented BMX flatland legend, Pete Brandt. He graciously allowed me to shadow a few of his practice sessions. Even if you’re not privy to the BMX flatland scene, you could appreciate Pete’s strive for innovation, work ethic, intensity, and humbleness–all the elements of a great artist. He has over twenty years of experience, practices a minimum of eight hours a day, does competitions/shows/tours worldwide, promotes his DVD (“Persevere” video clip) and spins amazing Drum and Bass. He’s a whirlwind of energy. . . check out the rest of the photos here.

Inspiration: Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” 2010 Film

Alice in Wonderland Red Queen

Alice in Wonderland Film Still

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter

Alice in Wonderland White Queen

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

A master of visual style, Tim Burton takes on “Alice in Wonderland” with the immensely talented Johnny Depp (Mad Hatter) and Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen). Through a combination of stop-motion, digital animation and live-action, this film is sure to be a visual treat.

Artwork: Tribal Peony Flower

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Tribal Peony Flowers Art

As summer is here, I thought it would be fitting to create a nature-inspired piece. This peony was created freehand with a brush pen, while the paint splatters were added later via Illustrator and Photoshop. The muted colors and art style are reminiscent of the old Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints.

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Artwork: Flying Globe

Flying Globe

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

The concept for this image is rooted in environmental issues. It’s a more pessimistic view of the world–like a hot-air balloon, the world is floating away and the days are numbered as it’s become damaged. I was inspired by the thought-provoking poster designs of Milton Glaser.

Photos: Shadows and Patterns

Overhead Walkway

Overhead Walkway 2

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

The SF Museum of Modern Art is a gorgeous building with patterned skylights, producing incredible shadows and shapes. These images are of an overhead walkway with people walking across.

Artwork: Inevitable Futures- Gasmask on the Octopus

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Inevitable Futures: Gasmask on the Octopus

My bio-mechanical octopus is the main character of “Inevitable Futures”, a submission for the fifth edition of PROPAGANDA LA REVISTA, an online Latin magazine. The theme of the piece focuses on global warming and environmental concerns.

I chose to create a mutant octopus with a stylized gasmask to symbolize the multi-pronged horrors of environmental and climate change. The creature rides on the earth, rather than in its native oceanic habitat. The background has a dark post-nuclear feel, but the sci-fi aspect makes the work more accessible.

Artwork: Mysterious Creatures and Exhibition in Munich

Mysterious Creatures

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Mysterious Creatures is another mixed media piece created in the tradition of old Chinese papercuts and Japanese woodcut designs. The style is a deeper exploration of combining detailed linework with constrained patterns. This was created with various pens and Photoshop coloring.

A signed fine art print has been sent off to Munich, where it will find a temporary home in a local gallery. I’ll update this when more details arrive–so much mystery…

Photo: In Costume

Colorful Man

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Part of the reason why I love attending social and cultural events is the diversity I find there. This is one of my favorites from San Francisco’s Carnavale.