Scion seems to be on the forefront of knowing where art is heading. FLUX SUPER 8 definitely showcased that they want to spread the word about cutting edge art. They gathered artists from around the world who work in animation, graphic design, performance art and mix it all together into a delicious new stew. See what tasty viddles were cooked up in the video below. It will leave you wanting seconds and thirds.
Scion Presents: 'FLUX SUPER 8' from Scion ART on Vimeo.
Do I have a lot of new favorite artists? Maybe. Maybe not. But yeah, I just found a new one to love and cherish, KEATON HENSON!
I don't know much about him, but he draws some cool and creepy art. He was in the "Blood is the New Black" art show at Junc Gallery. And he designs tee shirts and skate decks.
Below is a video which only gives you a little bit more about this mysterious art dude. You get to see him draw a creepy looking hand and then it gets animated. His work is so cool moving and writhing about.
Check it out. Now dontcha just love him too!
I've just finished creating my 4 paintings for "Power in Numbers 4" which is Gallery Nucleus' annual art and philanthropy event. This year it will benefit the American Red Cross Emergency Efforts. The opening reception will be December 12, 2009, 7-10PM.
I'm not going to give you a sneak peek yet, because I want you to be itching to see what I created. This series of paintings is a little different for me since its emphasis is on the feminine which I usually neglect to explore in my images. I'll also be reminding a you few more times before the event. But mark your calendars and get ready for a cool art show.
For more details and to see what other artists are participating, click here. Hopefully, I'll see you there. 
I've been having too many art adventures here in LA LA Land to write about all of them. But here's a little photo journalism of me frolicking in my art-dom.
Oct 2009, part of the 10 foot long Halloween Mural I helped create at the bar and cafe, Copa D'Oro in Santa Monica, California.
Oct 2009, the mural crew who helped make this strange Halloween painting. From left to right: Bryson Whiteman, Lee Smith, Melissa Kojima, Nicole Palmquist, Shiho Nakaza and Dave Hudnut. I had a blast with all my art buddies!
Oct 2009, Hello Kitty Anniversary Celebration at Royal/T in Culver City, California. It was a private, invitation only party, but we got in thanks to our buddy, Richard Kalisher who has all the connections. From left to right: Shiho Nakaza, Hello Kitty, Melissa Kojima and Richard Kalisher.
Nov 2009, drawing and collaborating with my art buddy, Nicole Palmquist, aka, Booleep at the Venice Beach Boardwalk, California. I'm in gray and she's in red. I'm drawing the purple shark creature and she's drawing the big, black fang head.
Nov 2009, Blood is the New Black Art Show at Junc Gallery, Los Feliz, California. There was some lickable art at this show----no just kidding. I thought this piece by Skinner was tasty. Really, I was just goofing off and having fun. That's what I do best on my art adventures in LA LA Land.
A friend asked me what my sketches meant and if I started out with a story in mind before I drew anything. I told him it's up to him to give it a meaning and no, I actually don't start out with a story in mind. But gazing at them, it looks like there's a tale and a half in there somewhere. I have an image in mind and then I take out the ballpoint pen and scribble it out. What it will turn into is just a free flow of my imagination. What do you think these 2 are about? 
"Blood is the New Black" is not the only cool art company who's turning 5. So is Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, CA. What better way to celebrate their contribution to the art world than having a huge group art show! They've helped launch the career of young artists and supported those artists who sit at the intersection of fine art and illustration. Congratulations Nucleus! And here's to many more years to come. See details for this event and show at this link.
My pick for this weekend's art outing goes to Junc Gallery in the Loz Feliz area of Los Angeles. They are hosting a group show for the art and design company "Blood is the New Black" (BISNB). It's their 5th year of collaborating with artists and designers to make wearable art. Their roster of formidable artists includes one of my favorite artists, Travis Millard. Maybe, you're wearing his art right now and you don't know it. Check out the show to be in the know.
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7 , 7-11 p.m.
This would have been a perfect post to share during Halloween, but since I think we should celebrate Halloween everyday, I'm sharing it now. Think two-headed cats, griffins and Frankenstein squirrels and you either have some scary, freaks of nature, Halloween decoration or the fantasy taxidermy of Sarina Brewer. Her work is eerie, fun and morbid. But on her about artist page, she insists she loves animals and none of the animals were killed to make her strange sculptures. Most of them are recycled, found or given to her. She says she tries to recycle every part of the animals. And if you look over all her galleries, you can certainly tell she doesn't waste a thing. For example, she pickles brains and makes paws into earrings. Check out this bizarre zoo of hers.
It was such a lovely day today that Booleep and I decided to draw in the park----that's the park in Venice where everyone sells their homemade wares. We just collaborated on a couple piece and drew a crowd, including some firemen. Lots of fun in the sun.
I've finally made my first movie, using my iPod video camera and editing it in iMovie on my Mac. See the tasty results in a film I call, "Pigs in a Tub". The artwork is mine----in case you didn't recognize my work and the music is by "Be Your Own Pet"----in case you don't know this cool band.
If you watch all these videos in order and listen to my sometimes snarky, sometimes witty comments, you'll hear that I'm a bit worried about the mural. I'm entitled to it, after all, this was my first time live painting and with 4 other artists. If you make it to the final video, you'll finally get a view of me and not just my commentary on the process. Let me know what you think. At the very least, I had a lot of fun with my artist friends. Maybe, we'll do it again.
1-Starting at 7:30PM
2-Progress at 8:10PM
3-Progress at 10PM
4-Last Touches at 11:38PM
5-A Final Look at 12AM
That's right; this Thursday at Copa D'Oro in Santa Monica, California. My friends and I will be putting on a live art show. Who knows how it will turn out! Above is a live painting by artist Emmeric Konrad. Hopefully, we'll have the same luck on our side and come up with some cool Halloween inspired painting. If you come, you'll get to see if it works out or not. Check out and join our facebook event to get all the details.
This year marks the 12th annual Postcards From the Edge Charity Art Event and this will be my 4th year of participation. It benefits artists living with AIDS and all the postcards that are donated are sold for only $75.00. The creator of each postcard remains anonymous until it is sold and seen on the back of the card. Celebrated and famous artists as well as unknowns like myself participate in this great art show. Some of the past artists who donated were Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Marcel Dzama and Milton Glaser to name a few. If you'd like to be an artist participant, the deadline for reception of your postcard is DECEMBER 10, 2009. For full details and guidelines, use this link.
I just came across this alternative art press, Nobrow. They are having an illustration contest inspired by Nick White's "People I've Never Met" art book. This is another free-promo opp and a chance to make some peculiar art. See submission guidelines below. 
About "People I've Never Met & Conversations I've Never Had" Contest
An open invitation illustration project inspired by Nick White's new Nobrow book "People I've Never Met & Conversations I've Never Had".
We thought Nick's book was a good subject to open up to everyone. And if we get some interesting responses they will make another great book!
So Nobrow asks you to submit one image of a person you've never met, and one other image illustrating a conversation you've never had. This can be a drawing, photograph, collage, etching, or whatever medium you want. A selection of the submissions will then be compiled and made into a book published by Nobrow Press.
Please keep your submissions to just the two images per person.
Submission Details:
115mm x 145mm at 350dpi (1585px X 1998px)
To submit a piece please upload it to this group.
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
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