another road trip!

this time to philly to talk to a few shop and gallery owners about selling my merch! it worked out pretty well,since i know some people who know some people out there..i may also be doing a guest spot tattooing soon.
also, theres a few philly performers ill be paintings so i was just hanging out with them, ate at giannas vegan spot-sooo yummy btw, and the tried to get a hold of someone i'd really really like to paint..it was a productive day..aah soooo much to do not enough hours in the day..

a must see!

the palace of wonders in DC is awesome..there are many cool artifacts and images..everyone was graciously welcoming, and its a mere 3.5 hour drive..we had ukulele band practice on the drive up,and i got to photograph tyler fyre and his wife thrill kill jill for my newest project, and saw an amazing burlesque show! i cant paint as fast as i'd like to but things are coming along...

Road Trip!

For the first time my artistic adventures have taken me out of the tristate area! im going on a road trip with heather to visit the palace of wonders in washington dc to photograph some awesome performers to paint and check out some shows...
this is a very very busy month, as I have deadlines for my paintings, and a few large scale tattoo appointments to finish and get started on..
ill have lots to post soon, including the official press release of my newest endeavor!

i had a rather eventful weekend...my friend who lost a bet to me had to tattoo himself..so we made a video of it. he just edited it and its pretty funny..

then on sunday, i did a tattoo of Dottie Lux the burlesque clown on Joe's ass! hilarious, but asses are hard as hell to tattoo...

changing it up?

doing a little graphic design based on some of my photography..

2007 recap/plans for 2008

a few years ago, i set forth with this newfound attitude about and for entering the world of art, and how this is relevant to me specifically. Each year i find myself getting closer and closer to my goals, while discovering new ones at the same time..2007 was a major turning point as far as where things are going. i made it a goal in 07' to experiment and get involved in small shows, kinda hustling and making connections. this was more about experimentation than anything else. But i set a focus on painting portraiture last january,which led to rediscovering oils in may, and havent been able to stop ever since. ive painted 6 oil paintings, 3 skatedecks, 2 pen/ink comics, a bunch of freelance stuff, and even began getting amazingly beautiful photographs by chance when getting my reference and setting up shoots. it was all about resurrecting old interests, past mediums, and collectively using what ive learned in the last 6 or so years...
the tattoo world has been great as well, as ive made it to boston 2 times, and philly once for conventions,seminars,networking and the works. i got to do really awesome pieces this year, many of which are on my painting subjects. (latest tattoo on jellyboy the clown from philly, who is also the subject of a horribly dirty comic)..i got to meet and get a little demo from shawn barber in nyc last may, which really inspired my painting process. I then attended his solo show in august,and i highly recommend his painting dvd to any painter.
There is also a new project that ive been putting a lot of work into lately, though until i complete copyrighting and trademarking this new idea and product(s), yes, thats right Lots Of Merchandise in store, i cant reveal it.its been my focus and drive for the past 2 months... its all part of my plan to make some real cash from my art for 2008, while at the same time doing something completely original, working with venues for selling my stuff, doing what i love and seeing the monetary and artistically fulfilling reward.
I have a new perspective on life, especially the artists life. ive eliminated all drama and only continue relations with true, genuine people, who have the same vision and goals that i do. There is no negativity around me and its a great feeling. i have a wonderful family and awesome network of friends. i wish peace and prosperity to all my friends struggling in the same boat, happy new year, and God bless!
love magie

yeah

so while on a brief portrait painting hiatus, ive worked out the details of my newest project which is still top secret but will be revealed soon-its a big hurrah for merchandising some of my art-you'll see...
though as of late, ive been putting my photography skills to good use, setting up shoots with people ill be painting portriats of for my nyc performers series..the next shoot on the agenda is the funny as fuck drag queen Bianca Del Rio! he's amazing,and a friend of the man..yes, many drag queens in store, but only the good ones..