Mosaic Mandala Series : Utah Native Elements.

Mosaic Mandala Series : Utah Native Elements.

Mosaic Mandala Series : Utah Native Elements.

Mosaic Mandala Series : Utah Native Elements.

I'm currently out in Eden, Utah enjoying an artist residency with the good folks at SUMMIT on Powder Mountain. I will do a proper post in a couple weeks explaining the full process of this series and the explorations, in the studio and in the wilderness, that led me to the final results. Stay tuned for that. For now I share the first of a dozen mosaic mandalas created from 100% local elements I foraged on the mountain during day hikes. Mandalas ( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 ) have been a reoccurring theme in my work all along. This series is a lot of fun as it overlaps many interests and discoveries and allows me to catch some rays, scope wildlife, and work with my hands. Kinda like painting with mother nature's paintbrush.



The key is to drink enough coffee to be focused, but not too much and get a shaky hand.



Just a few of the native elements on my palette for this series. Stay tuned for plenty more.

Portland, Maine.

# 6 : Land & Sky.

Friday Flashback : A Decade Of Barn Burners.

Recent Fan Art : Part 7.

It has been a while since my last Fan Art Post ( 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 ) and I have a folder filling up with photos people have sent so there will be another one soon. This project deserves it's own post. Amazing! These kids did a super job. I am so honored to have inspired their work. Wow! Descriptions from their art teacher below. Thanks guys. You rock!
 

"The Rincon Valley Charter Schools (RVCS) are part of the Rincon Valley Union School District here in Santa Rosa, California. Maybe it's the bright culture we live in, but there has been an overwhelmingly positive response to the bold artwork that has been created. Many have asked where the ideas came from. I want to thank you again for your inspiration." – Sarah Friedman

"The mural with the Gryphon (school mascot) was painted by the 7th grade mural club at our newest school campus, the Rincon Valley Charter School at Matanzas. 12 amazing kids met over the course of three weeks to paint outside of school time."
 

"The mural with the profile was painted by my 18, 8th grade art students as their "Legacy Project." Every year the students make something to leave to the school before they journey off to high school. This group was chosen to create their mural outside of the art room, at the Rincon Valley Charter School, Sequoia."
 

"The most simple mural (with only geometric shapes in warm and cool colors) was done by 63, 6th graders from Sequoia Elementary School, a neighboring campus to RVCS where I work. I am not their teacher, but led them for this project. It was thrilling to see their eyes light up at what they collaborated on and helped create."

22.04 Animation.

Here's the Animated Version for iPad & Tablet of the 22.04 I designed for Wired Magazine. Much thanks to Michael Straub for the great job bringing my vector graphic layers to life! Music by Nicolas Chientaroli Trio. Subscribe to the Tablet Version of Wired. A true pioneer of this new medium.

Brooklyn, New York.

Splash.

NIXON : Summer 2014.

Very honored to have collaborated with NIXON on their new collection. I designed dozens of graphics that found their way onto new products across their spectrum of offerings. Pictured here are a few of my favorites. Surf through their website to peruse the entire range. I've wanted to "Interior Decorate The Watch" for some time now. Big UP to Joe for having me on board and bringing these designs to life!



"NIXON : Summer 2014 — This season our inspiration is fueled by the shifting environments of our team, driving us to new places and new ideas. We unleash The Tangent, a bombproof beast featuring G10-glass-reinforced laminates, and show off our take on tropical with The Paradise Collection. Bringing together rich textures with scorching bolts of vibrant color and bold pattern we get a little wild and raw with The Modern Tribe Collection and we add another layer to our arsenal of petite styling watches with the introduction of The Kenzi Wrap. This season we set our sights on details that stand out, all with effortless style and ease. The common theme tying all the new together is the selection of quality materials and attention to detail found in every piece that bears our mark. It’s a season of change. Welcome to the new."

 













 



 

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Victionary Travel Guides.

I had the pleasure of giving a bunch of travel tips for Paris in this new book series by the good folks at Victionary. Great collections of advice from top worldwide artists and designers.

"CITIx60 : Experience creative cities anew with expert advice. Whether it’s a one-day stopover or a longer trip, CITIx60 is your inspirational guide. Initiated and edited by viction:ary, the pocket-sized collection sports an artistic edge with a handpicked list of hotspots loved by 60 stars of the cities’ creative scene, wrapped in a city map drawn by talented artists. Enjoy life and design with CITIx60 guides at Barcelona, Berlin, London, New York, Paris and Tokyo first, and stay tuned for our new editions."