Random pics...

A few random pics, I forgot to post, from the art walk, earlier this month... "We are the champions!" ...Next year will be extra exciting, going for another 3-peat! Go Lakers!

Some sick art, by Chaz Bojorquez, that was posted in the Bang Gallery... 

 A funny couple we saw, on our way home from the art walk. I can't imagine that being a first date! Lol.

The shows must go on...

This past weekend was Father's Day, and once again I found myself stretched thin to try and get everything done... After a long week of the 9-5 grind, I started Saturday off working a company picnic. Up at 6AM on Sat., and in Valencia by 7:30, to cater a company picnic for 400 people. Afterwards, I made a mad dash home to prep for an art show. A few hours later I arrived at Circus Disco, with a few friends, to set up for an art show/club night. My friend Mehdi was also showing at Circus, so it made for a good night of art; music; & friends, since we had a lot of mutual friends show up. ...Good times!

 Father's day was spent with my princess... To me, being a Dad is a privilege. I am blessed to have a child as wonderful as mine. But, being a good parent means giving up a lot of what I want to do in order to be who I need to be for my little princess. It isn't always easy to put aside what I want in order to provide what my daughter needs, but things are always a little easier on Father's Day. Between the gift's, food, and shows of love that I got yesterday, I was overwhelmed. I had to pretend my allergies (which I don't even have) were acting up, since my little one kept putting puddles in my eyes. I can't say enough about how much my little girl means to me, but I can say that I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for her. Fatherhood has given my life passion, purpose, direction, & meaning. It has probably saved my life too. So on Father's day I am the happiest, and most thankful, of men!

After a happy Father's day, I had another art show... This time at 'The Airliner", in Lincoln Heights. I was able to get a few friend in the show with me, so Mold & Mehdi both showed some pieces, too. Through out the night I listened to a lot of good music, made some new friends, and had some laughs with old friends. I also met a talented artist named Nikki Mull. One of her pieces is below, and you can see more at www.nikkimull.com. 

Pics from the weekend

One of my best friends, Marissa, works at the Art Institute of California - Hollywood and she invited me to come and check out the schools student fashion show this past weekend. It was inspiring to see these young designers bringing their visions to life and pushing to make their dreams reality. There was a great vibe at the show, and a lot of energy in the air, with 12 students showing their lines. All of the models were beautiful! But, I gotta admit, I got a little uncomfortable when I realized that one of the models I was checking out was a man in drag! ...He had great legs, and did an awesome job with his makeup, you would have been fooled too! Lol. See if you can spot the dude...

 ...Started playing with my camera, and trying to get a little artsy, while I was tipsy at the show...

 The next day it was off to my cousin Steph's Graduation from UCSD. ...Again, inspired by youth chasing their dreams! It's never too late to make your dreams come true, unless you already gave up on them!

"The Queen of Hearts"

I showed this painting, back in February, at an art show. During the show I decided that the painting wasn't done. Something wasn't right, but I wasn't sure what. After a few months of putting off going back to it, I finished the painting tonight. And just in time, too. ...Since I started trying to get my art in shows, this year, two of my goals have been to get work in a gallery and in the L.A. Art walk. This coming Thursday, I will be doing both! "The Queen..." will be going to a gallery in Down Town, tomorrow, to hang for the reception during Thursday night's Art walk! It took a while, and a bit of work & persistence, to start getting my art in shows (and now my first gallery!). But through the failures, & lessons learned, I kept in mind a quote from Benjamin Franklin... "Energy and persistence conquer all things." As long as we don't get in your own way, with doubts; worries; and fears, we can accomplish anything we put our minds to!