Sketchbook Stories

This week I have been featured on the Blu Penny blog's "Sketchbook Stories" column! Go check it out. Enjoy!

Long Live Print!

I just completed this poster for a job that was canceled. Sure turned out awesome though. So much so that I'm using it in my next promotional campaign! Cheers!

If you wanna read more about it, check out the original post on my blog.

MINESPIRE

I was recently approached by a great new start up company named Minespire. They are a shared profit business, making a positive difference with every product sold. Through this, human rights, animal rights and environmental organizations are able to get closer to their goals.

Minespire is working with different artists to develop shirt designs that tell a story about a cause. Each artist will have a page where you can read about them and the work that they do. I was asked to create a t-shirt design to support environmental causes. Although environmental issues have been going on for a long time, the BP spill is fresh in everyone's mind. I came up with several concepts for this and the Angry Octopus was born.

The official Minespire launch is set for this fall, and the website and store is a work in progress. But please check out their site and follow their Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. Spread the word and help a great cause!

Art is GOOD EATS!

I can't believe that it is ALREADY July!

When did that happen? It's been a heckuva busy summer so far. I've been hard at work on my book project as well as some other super neato projects, one deadline being on top of the next - so it's been tricky squeezing in time to work on self promotions. But if you don't promote, you miss the boat!

Here is the latest, featuring everyone's favorite Iron Chef and kitchen chemist, Alton Brown. Click the image to feast your lookin' balls on a larger image.

Enjoy!

Quaker City Motor Works, and the original "American Badass"!

Original American Badass - click to view larger

I was recently asked to create this Ben Franklin "Original American Badass" mascot for Quaker City Motor Works. If you would like, you can read more about it here. Enjoy!

New work: Roller Derby Double Header!

I just did this poster for the Philly Roller Girls upcoming derby double header. If you would like to read the original post you can do so on my blog.

Betty makes em' better!

Hey Folks,
Check out my March promo featuring Betty White. I did a limited number of 6"x9" postcards sent out to select list of potential clients, as well as an emailer campaign sent out to a broader range of clients. You can read more about it over at my blog if you want more details.

Postcard front and back. Click on the image for a larger view (and for the cupcake recipe!)

New crazy crazy piece!

Fun with people and perspective. Click for a larger view.

My work for American Express

The folks over at PRIMER just sent me this photo of work that I did for American Express, spotted at the local Starbucks. It's always fun when people say that they've seen your stuff out in "the wild". Fun!

On another note, I hope that you all have a GREAT holiday!

My work featured on "The World in a Paper Cup".

Kung Fu Necktie

My Kung Fu Necktie Illo is featured on Philly indie music blog,
The World in a Paper Cup, today as part of their year in review post. I'm not particularly familiar with the blog, but it looks pretty interesting and I'll have to check it out further when I get a little time. And yes, the writer asked my permission before using the image, which I greatly appreciated. Thanks, Emma! :)

Stomping Grounds redux and Holiday Sale!

Hey folks, for those of you who didn't get a chance to see my show in September - there is a smaller version of it going on right now at Blue for holiday season show and sale! Come on and check it out, they also have a spa and a boutique as well as live jazz on the weekends. w00t!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

In the case of a zombie apocolypse please remember these tips:
A shotgun works best,
A chainsaw is ideal,
A bat or a crowbar will do in a pinch.
if all else fails, use a shovel.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

SUPERULTRAMECHA

I'm over at the PRIMER Microstudio helping clean up and some set up for the Awesomeness which will be the Tom Whalen show. Here's a sneak peak of the wall signage that is about to go up, w00t!

Day of the Dead - One Man Band

I stopped by Proximity Gallery yesterday so that my visiting inlaws could see Stomping Grounds while the show is still up. I was talking to the owner of the Gallery about the Dia De Lost Muertos show going up next month. Although I'm an Autumn Society member, I have not yet participated in any of the shows. My husband reminded me of a Day of the Dead themed piece that I did a couple of years ago titled, "One Man Band".

I can't believe that I forgot about this piece. It's PERFECT for the event! I don't know if I will be able to make it down to opening night because PRIMER Microstudio is having an opening of the super talented Tom Whalen the same night which I am helping out with...but I will try and make it to both! If not, I'll be sure to check it the next Saturday. Yippee!

The Illustrated Poe

As you might recall, this past February, Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction put on a juried art exhibition called "The Great Lincoln! Memorial Tableaux" to celebrate Lincoln's 2ooth birthday. I created the well received "Lincoln's Ghost" illustration for that show, that went on to be a part of the Lincoln 200 exhibition at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia in July.

AITA now has an open call for entries for their 200th birthday celebration of writer and past Philly resident, the one and only, Edgar Allen Poe. Here is my submission. I have titled it, "The Illustrated Poe". Click on the image for a larger view. Wish me luck!
Enjoy,

M

Stomping Grounds

Stomping Grounds at Proximity Gallery
Opening Fri, Sept 4th 6-9 PM
2434 East Dauphin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
267.825.2949



Well, I did it. I cannot believe that the the show opens tomorrow. Many an early morning and late night's work has finally come to fruition. 23 pieces. 6 months of studio time, the last 3 months having little contact with the outside world - at least it felt that way! (Summer? What summer?)

I went down to help Janel, the owner of Proximity Gallery, hang the show last night. I don't want to brag, but it looks friggin' AWESOME. I'm so happy with the outcome. I cannot wait to share it with you all. Thanks to my wonderful husband,Brian, who is always a great supporter of my work. Thanks putting up with all of my late nights and weekend working and for your feedback, suggestions and help. Thanks to Russell Underwood Photography for shooting the work! You did a bang up job! Thanks to PRIMER for helping me out with the printing. Thanks to my family for their support and thanks to City Paper and the Philadephia Weekly for the great write ups!

After Friday, I will be posting photos on my own blog from the opening, as well as jpegs of each piece so that all of my friends in far away places can enjoy. And the rest of you? I hope to see you all tomorrow!

My write up in the City Paper

Howdy folks,
I'm a busy bee getting the work for my show at Proximity Gallery ready but wanted to share my sweet write up in the today's edition of City Paper's "Critical Mass" blog. Many thanks, to Holly at City Paper and Janel at Proximity for your kind words and credits. See you all in September!

Win A Print!

Okay everyone - here's a fun contest where you can win a print of my NoLibs Illustration (pictured). I am currently drawing a Philadelphia building that has a sandwich on top of it for my show at Proximity Gallery. WHAT BUILDING AM I DRAWING? Whoever has the correct answer first, wins! Email me or leave a comment with your answer!

Good Luck!
M

UPDATE:
We have a winner!
Congratulations, Ray!
The correct answer was Genos!

SNEAK PEEK round 2: people

Ha! I'm very excited about some super fun little illos that I just completed for my upcoming September show at Proximity Gallery. I don't wanna let the cat out of the bag, but I just HAD to share, so I'm posting a few pencil studies to give you an idea. Enjoy!

*Side note - it has been decided that the name of the show is going to be "Stomping Grounds". w00t!

Dark Horse

Here is my latest equine fine art painting for a horse owner client. They used to own this guy as a show horse but had to retire him due to arthritis in his back end. His name was Stanby Slew and he was a grandson of the great, undefeated, 1977 Triple Crown Winner, Seattle Slew. From what my client has said, he looked almost exactly like his famous grandfather. I love his soulful, proud eye (always my favorite part of a horse to paint). Enjoy!