ArtDesign365

DAY AT THE RACES

2012-01-22T18:49:00.000-08:00

11" x 8.5" Mixed Media on Bristol.

I went to Santa Anita Racetrack for the first time recently, it was really beautiful. Some random drunk fellow walked by and pointed at me and yelled "welcome to facebook!" and started laughing hysterically as he walked on. I have no idea what he meant, but my friend won $100 on the last race.

SEX CELLS!

2011-11-06T12:12:00.000-08:00

6" x 6" Mixed Media Study on Bristol.

MEMORY IS MOSTLY FICTION

2011-11-02T08:35:00.001-07:00

9.5" x 6" Mixed Media Study on Bristol.

GOLDEN MEANING

2011-10-23T17:31:00.001-07:00

6" x 6" Mixed Media on Clayboard.

MEND AND REPAIR

2011-10-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

6" x 6" Mixed Media on Clayboard.

DON'T LOOK SO WORRIED

2011-07-07T08:57:00.000-07:00

4" x 4" Mixed Media Study on Bristol.

UNDER A CLOUD

2011-06-30T22:59:00.001-07:00

4" x 4" Mixed Media on bristol.

RECEIVED

2011-06-24T06:24:00.001-07:00

8" x 9.5" Mixed Media study on bristol.

HONEYMONTH

2011-06-19T09:38:00.001-07:00

4" x 4" mixed media on gallery panel

PRE-MEDITATED

2011-06-02T15:19:00.001-07:00

6" x 6" Mixed Media on Clayboard.

EIGHT FOLD

2011-05-31T22:36:00.001-07:00

6" x 6" Mixed Media on Clayboard.

End one project, start the next

2011-05-31T22:28:00.000-07:00

July 15, 2010 ended my 'official' artdesign365 collage a day for one year project. After taking a bit of a break from the Blog format, I'm ready to start posting new pieces here again. Although the blog concept is changing and there may not be a posting every day, the common thread is still the artwork – hopefully that will continue to grow and change with a little more freedom and without that looming daily deadline!

FINISH

2010-07-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

Vintage die-cut, various papers, transfer image, birthday candle sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SKY WHEEL

2010-07-14T16:35:00.001-07:00

Vintage ad card, various papers, mesh, ink, hummingbird sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

A DYNAMITE ODOR

2010-07-13T17:03:00.000-07:00

Tag, various papers, transfer image, Disco Dynamite sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

EXPANSE

2010-07-12T14:03:00.000-07:00

Photo by Kate Rielly, various papers, transfer type, large decorative sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

CAMPY

2010-07-11T20:34:00.000-07:00

Various papers, vinyl type, forest and Timmie stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PRE FAB

2010-07-10T16:43:00.001-07:00

Architectural models, various papers, permatype, cloud stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SHELF LIFE

2010-07-09T19:09:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, 1950s Duro Decal sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

VICARIOUS BLISS

2010-07-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

Vintage catalog pages, transfer image, various papers, Vicarious Bliss sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

THE MOST EMOTIONAL GIRL IN THE WORLD

2010-07-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, teardrop sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Col, the most exuberant person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing!

DIRTY LAUNDRY

2010-07-06T23:22:00.000-07:00

Clothing tag, various papers, transfer type, talk bubble sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PERFECT PLAYMATES

2010-07-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

Various papers, fortune cookie wrapper, mask stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

STARS IN THE SKY

2010-07-04T15:12:00.000-07:00

Ticket, shirt tag, various papers, star stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

LOCAL CELEBRITY

2010-07-03T18:39:00.000-07:00

Victorian angel die-cuts, various papers, Local Celebrity sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BLOCK

2010-07-02T10:01:00.001-07:00

Various papers, typewriter key stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

FOURTH WALL

2010-07-01T17:11:00.000-07:00

Lucite blocks, plastic, paper, transfer type, fly sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

WOUNDED

2010-06-30T16:55:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, circle, candy and piñata stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

ILL

2010-06-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, medical sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

FORGETFUL

2010-06-28T22:02:00.000-07:00

Drink coaster, vintage Victorian die-cut, paper, bakers twine, transfer type, elephant sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

FRUSTRATION

2010-06-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Various papers, cellophane wrapper, transfer type, UPC sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SUPERPANTS

2010-06-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer image, button stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SILK

2010-06-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

Ribbon, various papers, swash sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

COMMISSIONS & 3 WEEKS TO GO!

2010-06-25T16:09:00.000-07:00

As I am approaching the completion of my 49th week of this daily collage project (only three more weeks to go!) I would just like to take a moment and mention that I am now accepting commissioned projects and I'd like to share two in particular with you:

NEW LIFE

This commission has a really lovely story that this couple has graciously allowed me to share here. Said couple had been trying for quite some time to have a child with frustrating results. During this process the wife had a dream one night that her husband shared with me, which inspired them to explore adoption - and this dream was the inspiration for this collage. He commissioned this piece to give to his wife as a celebratory gift when they received word that they would in fact be receiving their beautiful son. It's a wonderful story and I'm so pleased and honored to have been part of such a wonderful story!

WILD OSCAR

On a perhaps less emotional note (but no less important to dog lovers!) the above piece was commissioned by Oscar's keeper - an homage to her furry friend. (Both images here are watermarked to protect their one-of-a-kind nature.)

Commissioned works are produced on ready to hang 4" x 4" x 1.5" deep gallery cradled panels. If you are interested please feel free to contact me regarding your very own custom piece – my email address is located in my profile page.

SPORE

2010-06-24T21:13:00.000-07:00

Various papers, wood type, cut-out circle sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

ROCKTOPUS

2010-06-23T23:08:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, Bon Jovi sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

TWO LIPS

2010-06-22T20:29:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, 1950s Duro Decal sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

CHICK MEET

2010-06-21T18:33:00.001-07:00

Vintage trade card, postcard, various papers, swash, chick egg sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

FREE SOUVENIR PHOTO

2010-06-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

Old Vegas coupon, mesh, various papers, transfer image, bikini sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BY THE SEA

2010-06-19T23:43:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, bubble stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

MANGROVE

2010-06-18T16:18:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, turtle stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

X

2010-06-17T20:29:00.001-07:00

Various papers, "X" sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

ZARA

2010-06-16T20:47:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, gold bubble sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SKINNY DIP

2010-06-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, mosquito sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

NO BULL

2010-06-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

Various papers, red rose sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PRIVATE EYES

2010-06-13T16:34:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, camera sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

VOYEUR

2010-06-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

Various papers, mesh, transfer type, fly sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PAY THE PIPER

2010-06-11T18:10:00.000-07:00

German theater ticket, Magritte exhibit ticket stub, various papers, transfer type, bunny stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PLACE NO LIKE HOME

2010-06-10T17:12:00.001-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, ruby slippers sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SUMMER

2010-06-09T20:50:00.000-07:00

Place mat, trade card, transfer type, surfboard sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

THE RIGHT PATH

2010-06-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

Victorian die cut, various papers, transfer image and type, pressed flower sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BLT&A

2010-06-07T21:15:00.000-07:00

French Fry wrapper, various papers, vinyl type, french fry sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SHEEPING PILL

2010-06-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer swash, vinyl type, puffy sheep stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

PROJECTION

2010-06-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

Various papers, mylar, transfer type, finger pointing sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SHAVES AND HAIRCUTS

2010-06-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

Old label, various papers, wig sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

GREAT GUNS

2010-06-03T23:00:00.001-07:00

Funeral card, various papers, silver disc stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

KNOTTY

2010-06-02T21:07:00.000-07:00

Various papers, vinyl type, bird on branch sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

EXISTING DAMAGE

2010-06-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Valet ticket, various papers, gold X sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

WE NEVER MET

2010-05-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

Personal photo, various papers, transfer type, winged crown sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
In Memory of David S. Rielly I

PAID IN FULL

2010-05-30T21:33:00.000-07:00

Vintage label, various papers, gold coin stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

WELCOME TO THIS FLIGHT

2010-05-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

Toothpick wrapper, seat headrest, ticket, various papers, angel sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

I AM SOULFULLY INTENSE

2010-05-28T16:56:00.000-07:00

Trade card, various papers, transfer type, laser-cut silhouette sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SARAJUKU

2010-05-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

Photograph, trade card, label, various papers, transfer type, Afro Ken sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
Happy Birthday Sara!

HI. I'M YOUR BUNNY.

2010-05-26T18:46:00.000-07:00

Vintage Playboy Club table toppers, various papers, bunny sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

ICE ICE BABY

2010-05-25T10:55:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, bubble stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BETTER LIGHT

2010-05-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

Vintage PG&E label, various papers, happy character sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

WILLOW POWER

2010-05-23T18:46:00.000-07:00

Playing card, various papers, transfer type, bamboo sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

UNCERTAINTY

2010-05-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

Ticket, origami instructions, paper, vinyl type, needles and pens sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

A DIFFERENT PERSON

2010-05-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

Pastry liner, various papers, filigree sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

SELECTIVE LISTENING

2010-05-20T22:19:00.000-07:00

Horse racing ticket, various papers, transfer type, munny sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BOOM

2010-05-19T21:01:00.000-07:00

Key card, various papers, boy sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

EYE LANGUAGE

2010-05-18T21:30:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, Ed Banger sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

OBSESSED

2010-05-17T20:35:00.001-07:00

Die-cut paper type, napkin, various papers, vinyl type, heart sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BABY LAMBS

2010-05-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Old songbook, various papers, lamb sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

HERO

2010-05-15T20:29:00.000-07:00

Screen-printed fabric, various papers, transfer type, Curious George sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

COCKTAILS SWING

2010-05-14T21:51:00.000-07:00

Place mat, various papers, monkey stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

OPEN BED

2010-05-13T22:36:00.001-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, visitor sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

TODAY I SAW

2010-05-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

Received "Today I Saw" post card from Jill Wignall's daily illustration blog, tag, various papers, ocean wave sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

ZULANDER

2010-05-11T15:59:00.000-07:00

Beer token, tickets, visitor pass, various papers, transfer type, Deery-Lou sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
I'm a day late, but Happy 30th Zully! Check out Brooklyn Yard's kids clothes here.

CATCH YOUR BREATH

2010-05-10T18:40:00.000-07:00

Tarot card, various papers, transfer type, Matterhorn sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

GET VERTICAL

2010-05-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, stripe stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

NEW PEOPLE

2010-05-08T18:43:00.000-07:00

Flyer, packaging, transfer type, bunny sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
Inspired by my new favorite store, NEW PEOPLE in San Francisco - click here to visit.

LUMINARY

2010-05-07T14:26:00.001-07:00

Loteria cards, various papers, silver ink, star stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

Tonight, Los Angeles Loteria Opening Reception

2010-05-07T07:18:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Loteria will open for viewing at San Francisco Center for the Book with a free public reception featuring Mexican food, Anchor Steam beer and music on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6-8 pm. In collaboration with Cine+Mas Mexican Film Series, SFCB will also preview a viewing of EL SANTO, as part of the exhibition installation - stop by if you are in the area! The exhibition runs through September 19.

YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN

2010-05-06T09:39:00.000-07:00

1912 post card, various papers, USPS sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

WINGSPAN

2010-05-05T21:26:00.000-07:00

Vintage die-cuts, various papers, transfer type, glass sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

REAR VIEW MASTER

2010-05-04T22:18:00.000-07:00

Viewmaster cartridge, various papers, vinyl type, lady moon farms sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BELOW THE SURFACE

2010-05-03T22:12:00.000-07:00

Packaging, various papers, transfer type, whale sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

LOS ANGELES LOTERIA :: Friday May 7, 6-8pm at San Francisco Center for the Book

2010-05-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

This Friday, the Aardvark Letterpress Los Angeles Loteria art project I am involved in will be showing at San Francisco Center for the Book. I will be in San Francisco for the opening reception Friday May 7th, 6-8 pm, if you are in the area stop by and say hello. The show will run through September 19th.

For more about the Los Angeles Loteria project click here.
For directions and more about SF Center for the Book, click here.

BURBANKSY

2010-05-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

Vintage post card, acrylic paint, balsa wood, paper, transfer type, airplane sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.
Inspired by the Banksy film Exit Through the Gift Shop - if you haven't seen it, it's a must. Catch it while it's still in theaters.

SPRING CLEAN

2010-05-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

Various papers, sparkle type, spring flower stickers on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

UPSTAIRS

2010-04-30T22:24:00.000-07:00

Matchbook, various papers, transfer type, fan sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

DISCO FEVER

2010-04-29T21:50:00.000-07:00

Mork and Mindy trading card, various papers, sparkle type, vintage bumper sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

INSTRUCTIONS

2010-04-28T08:56:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, safety instructions sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

A CHINK IN THE ARMOR

2010-04-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, knight sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

THE LATIN QUARTER

2010-04-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

Old matchbook, various papers, wrestler sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

CHAPEAU ENVY

2010-04-25T20:29:00.000-07:00

Various papers, transfer type, swash sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

BIRDS & BEES

2010-04-24T13:07:00.000-07:00

Various papers, small vintage buttons, transfer image and type, bird sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

LITCHFIELD IS FOR LOVERS

2010-04-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

"Litchfield is for Lovers" postcard, various papers, transfer type and image, hibiscus sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.

DAMN, GOD

2010-04-22T18:50:00.000-07:00

Found pamphlets, paper, pickled pigs feet sticker on 4" x 4" balsa wood.