Tren Fantasma: Train of Thought, 2013

I've been working on this drawing since mid-February. I could give a long-winded description of why I decided to draw every little weird thing in this picture, but it could most easily be described as a long solo game of exquisite corpse based around a central theme. 

I have been considering turning this design into a t-shirt for the Thought Lion/Duder Manor project, but am unable to come to a solid decision. I would certainly love to wear this design, but I'm not sure I could convince others to buy something so strange... as clothing. I have also been considering the idea of a colored art print.

The artwork is loosely based off the Tren Fantasma (Ghost Train) ride located in Montevideo, Uruguay. I regret to say that I was unable to go on the ride when I visited a few years back. 

orchids 2013

I thought I'd take a break from the art once again to bring you more photos of my orchids. These flowers are currently blooming at our residence:

Miniature Phalaenopsis:

 

Gastrochilus Somai:

This Gastrochilus Somai seems to like partially sunny conditions, so I usually hang it off a tree and it gets patchy sunlight throughout the day. It's extremely easy-going, and has unique flowers.

The flowers are about 1/2" and the leaves are about 1 1/2" - 3" long. Colors in photos around the web may vary a bit, but mine are white, yellow, and green with reddish-purple spots. Orchid is native to Japan.

Et In Arcadia Ego, 2009

This may be the best drawing I've ever made, so I am surprised at myself for forgetting to post it for so long. This artwork was inspired by the classical theme "Et In Arcadia Ego" (I too am in Arcadia). Works of this nature suggest that death can be found even in the most idyllic of places. 

This artwork was used for our t-shirt line at DuderManor.com. Check it out.

The Slaughter Place

Cover of the soon-to-be-published Hooks and Slaughterhouse novel by Alana I. Capria. Artwork was featured in my 2012 art show "Dance of Death" at Bows and Arrows, and in the October 2012 edition of Submerge Magazine.

Skeleton's Playing Poker 2012

The "Skeleton's Playing Poker" design is finally completed after a full year in on-again /off-again production. The plan is to print this design on a dark "asphalt" colored American Apparel t-shirt. The caramel color I was considering earlier looked a little too goofy.

 

(Archradish and I are working on combining our labels, so this design will not print until our new logo is completed.)

December Calendar Show at Bows and Arrows

This year I am participating in the Bows and Arrows second annual calendar show. For this show, I was assigned the month of October -- which just happens to be my favorite month of the year!

My painting is a study of the amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation in the Yolo area during the month of October. The barn owl, thistles, and the amazing sunset are the key elements I knew I had to incorporate to portray this locally themed Octoberscape accurately. 

The opening reception will be at the Bows and Arrows main gallery on Dec. 7, 6 p.m.

Printed calendars featuring work from the show will be available for purchase.

Updates: Show Reminder

The show is tomorrow! 
Consider this the final reminder... and hope to see you there!
Artwork will be on show at Bows & Arrows in Sacramento between Oct.13-Nov. 8

Here is a sneak peak of what will be in the show: