Fat Unicorn

Lady in Waiting with Unicorn

Circus rider sketch

New Moon: Signs of the Chinese Zodiac show at myplasticheart NYC

I have some big news! 

I'm proud to announce the next art show I am in with myplasticheart NYC as part of a FANTASTIC group show called "New Moon," featuring interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac. 

I am thrilled and honored to be part of SUCH a talented line-up of folks, including:

Amy Sol

Roland Tamayo

Travis Louie

Junko Mizuno

Yosuke Ueno

Koralie

Frank Kozik

Andrew Bannecker

Julie West

Yoskay Yamamoto

64 Colors

Steve Talkowski

Guy McKinley

Jesse Hernandez

Patrick Gannon

@my Ruppel

Jason Freeney

Dabsmyla

Noferin

Tristan Eaton

Camilla d'Errico

Molly Crabapple

Daisy Church

Harley and Boss

I know, right!? 

I can't share pics of my piece yet- but if you want a preview, email the gallery to get on their preview list!

And if you're in NYC, PLEASE go check the show out- I am SUPER bummed I can't be back east for this one! (and take lots of pics for me!)

New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac 2011 

Group Show 

Opening Reception: Friday February 11th 2011 6 - 9pm 

Exhibition runs through March 13th 2011

for press inquiries please contact info@myplasticheart.com

to sign up for our preview list contact previewlist@myplasticheart.com

While I can't show you the actual piece (yet!), check out some of my drawing studies! : D

Horse and Rider

Knight of Swords, inked

Another WIP- Knight of Swords

Unicornitopia

Another great show this weekend for those in the SoCal area!

Unicornucopia
noun /yoo-ni-kawrn-uh-koh-pee-uh/
Def:An Abundant, Bountiful Supply of Mono-Horned Mystical Beasts

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 11th, 7-11pm
Runs: December 11 - January 2, 2011
Closed December 25, 26, Jan 1

A group show featuring:
Frank Kozik, Liz McGrath, Kukula, Becca, Jeremy Fish, Bwana Spoons, Melissa Contreras, Michael C. Hsiung, Sherry Delorme, Laurie Hassold, Cheryl Cambras, Kelly Castillo, Glenn Arthur, Joey Syta, Aileen Holmes, Michael White, Jesse La Tour, Daisy Church, Alex Chiu, Crayon Fawn, Ryan Clemens, Amber B. Dianda, Hi-Tree, Mustachio, TD Flynn, Jennie Cotterill, Industry Giant, Kitty Brown, JoshR, Craig Roccanova, Bradlee Cooper, Sara Haase, and more

Live Entertainment & Unicorn-Themed Refreshments including Einhorn Beer
Sponsored by IZZE Sparkling Juice
Free parking available in the lot or parking structure at the corner of Clementine and Center Street Promenade

Check out the blog for viewing hours during the run and more info:
www.unicornucopiaartshow.blogspot.com

Curated by Tracey Taylor 

Soo behind!

Man, I just get caught up posting to my blog only to fall behind again!

Well, I've been busy making art for a slew of shows (which I have been posting!). I also spent last weekend (well, the weekend before last) in Marshall Vandruff's Animal Anatomy three day workshop at LA Academy of Figurative Art, which totally kicked my ass! (In a good way!)

I literally have tons and tons of pages of notes and sketches of animal anatomy stuff, but I'm just posting a few of my gestural study pieces. But man, that class was awesome- if you ever get a chance to take a class by Marshall, DO IT! But seriously, it was non-stop drawing and soaking in information for three straight days! It was exhausting drawing that much!

Also, we primarily drew horses (since they are the "piano" of animals- you know the basics of a horse, you can apply it to other animals), which I totally LOVED. Seriously. Drawing horses for hours= daisy a happy girl!

We also did a fun exercise where we looked at a photo of an animal and drew a person based off the animal. These were two goats i drew into girls...

Worried about the pony

My horse has been lame for the past few months, and was recently diagnosed with "severe arthritis" in one of her front legs, so I've been very worried about her lately. She had some x-rays done this week, so we're still waiting for the results so we can figure out how best to treat her and make her comfortable and sound again!

I love my pony!

Centaurette

Pony, you could be in the movies...

So, there was a film shoot going on at my stable, and they wanted to use Ghost in a shot. I can't say she was the -most- cooperative (they wanted her standing in the middle of some cross-ties in the aisle, but she kept swinging her butt over to the stalls- I think so she could angle her body and see what was going on behind her), but they seemed happy with her, and she got lots of compliments on how beautiful she was, and overall, was a good champ for so much activity going on around her.

The name of the movie might change, but for now, it's "Goodnight Moon." It was a fun, and definitely a "only in LA!" experience!

The world's smallest baby horse

If you haven't already, you must check out the CUTEST smallest baby horse ever, Einstein.

Knight with horse, plus lady

Damon and I were watching "Robin and Marion" (with sean connery and audrey hepburn) and I was in love with all the pretty horses, so I tried to draw one with a knight.  I obviously draw better horses than knights.

And, bonus lady from Vogue Fashion book...

A girl on her horse

'Cause sometimes you just gotta draw ponies

Lady Godiva- first drawing of 2010!

I enjoyed seeing all the equestrian groups in the Rose Bowl parade this morning (on TV, even though it was short driving distance- too many crows & too early for me!)... seeing all the parade horses was my inspiration for this drawing!

Dirty pony

Having a white horse is always an uphill battle...

Fuzzy Pony

Finally got out to see my pony, and was reminded that yes, I have been away three months, by the profuse fuzziness of her winter coat! Last time I saw her, it was the end of August and in 100 degree heat, so she definitely had her summer coat then. She always gets so white and fuzzy, like a bunny!